cotta
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Noun — A short, loose white garment worn by clergy over a cassock, similar to but shorter than a surplice.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin cotta, meaning "clerical tunic."
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What does “cotta” mean?
The word “cotta” means a short, loose white garment worn by clergy over a cassock, similar to but shorter than a surplice. In plain terms, a short white church vestment worn over a cassock.
How do you use “cotta” in a sentence?
Here is “cotta” used in a sentence: “The choirboys wore black cassocks under their white cottas.”
What part of speech is “cotta”?
“Cotta” is a noun.
Where does the word “cotta” come from?
The word “cotta” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin cotta, meaning "clerical tunic.".