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Definition of Surplices

Surplice
Surplice Sur"plice, n. [F. surplis, OF. surpeiz, LL. superpellicium; super over + pellicium, pelliceum, a robe of fur, L. pellicius made of skins. See Pelisse.] (Eccl.) A white garment worn over another dress by the clergy of the Roman Catholic, Episcopal, and certain other churches, in some of their ministrations. Surplice fees (Eccl.), fees paid to the English clergy for occasional duties.

Meaning of Surplices from wikipedia

- surplices follow the style of the Roman cotta. Cottas may in some churches be worn by servers and members of the choir and clergy may wear surplices in...
- Surplice fees were, in English ecclesiastical law, the fees paid to the in****bent of a parish for rites such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals. They...
- Ramsgate, Kent: St. Augustine's Abbey: 263. Genuflections, lace albs and surplices, etc., are common. Eternal Word Television Network, Global Catholic Network...
- Reginald Alwyn Surplice (20 August 1906 – 21 April 1977) was an English organist and composer. Born at Pangbourne, Berkshire, Surplice studied at the...
- 1840s, lace prices fell dramatically, which meant that albs, rochets and surplices could be garnished with very high lace of 60 cm. or more. Through centuries...
- Surplice (1845–1871) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career that lasted from July 1847 to October 1849 he ran thirteen times and won...
- the term "priest", among other things, and that the wearing of cap and surplice become optional. James was strict in enforcing conformity at first, inducing...
- red for cardinals. In house dress, it is silver with a silver chain. Surplice A white tunic worn over a c****ock or habit. It is commonly worn by altar...
- parish churches. In 1841, the rebuilt Leeds Parish Church established a surpliced choir to accompany parish services, drawing explicitly on the musical...
- stoles, and chasubles, the lay ****istants may also be vested in c****ock and surplice. The sung Eucharist tends to be emphasized in High Church congregations...