surplice definition by Wordo

Noun

A

liturgical

vestment

of

the

Christian

Church

in

the

form

of

a

tunic

of

white

linen

or

cotton

material

,

with

wide

or

moderately

wide

sleeves

,

reaching

to

the

hips

or

knees

,

usually

featuring

lace

decoration

and

embroidered

bordures

.