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chasuble — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bib noun A piece of cloth or plastic tied under a baby's chin to catch food and drink.
  • chasuble noun The outermost liturgical vestment worn by clergy for celebrating Eucharist or Mass, equivalent to the phelonion of the Eastern tradition.

Senses

chasuble is used for these senses in English:

  • bib (sports) A colourful polyester or plastic vest worn over one's clothes, usually to mark one's team during group activities.
  • chasuble (Christianity) The outermost liturgical vestment worn by clergy for celebrating Eucharist or Mass.

bib — full definition

  1. noun A piece of cloth or plastic tied under a baby's chin to catch food and drink.
  2. verb To drink heartily or tipple, an old-fashioned usage.

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