noun
cassock
KASUHK
Cassock (noun) means a long, close-fitting robe worn by clergy in some Christian traditions. Example: “The priest smoothed down his black cassock before the service.”
noun
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A long, close-fitting robe worn by clergy in some Christian traditions.
"In one of the aisles there was an elaborately carved confessional box and I recognised the village priest in his heavy mountain boots and black cassock as he entered it and drew the dark velvet curtains behind him."
— Delano Ames (1956)
"The priest smoothed down his black cassock before the service."
How to use cassock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe long robe worn by priests and choirboys.
Common pairings
black cassock
wear a cassock
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Word forms
- Plural
- cassocks
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Etymology
From Middle French casaque ("cloak").
Frequently asked questions
What does “cassock” mean?
The word “cassock” means a long, close-fitting robe worn by clergy in some Christian traditions. In plain terms, the long robe worn by priests and choirboys.
How do you pronounce “cassock”?
“Cassock” is pronounced KASUHK (/ˈkæsək/ in IPA).
How do you use “cassock” in a sentence?
Here is “cassock” used in a sentence: “The priest smoothed down his black cassock before the service.”
What part of speech is “cassock”?
“Cassock” is a noun.
Where does the word “cassock” come from?
The word “cassock” comes from Middle French. From Middle French casaque ("cloak").
