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- [sur-plis]
- /ˈsɜr plɪs/
- /ˈsɜː.plɪs/
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- [sur-plis]
- /ˈsɜr plɪs/
Definitions of surplice word
- noun surplice a loose-fitting, broad-sleeved white vestment, worn over the cassock by clergy and choristers. 1
- noun surplice a garment in which the two halves of the front cross diagonally. 1
- noun surplice robe worn by clergy 1
- countable noun surplice A surplice is a loose white knee-length garment which is worn over a longer garment by priests and members of the choir in some churches. 0
- noun surplice a loose wide-sleeved liturgical vestment of linen, reaching to the knees, worn over the cassock by clergymen, choristers, and acolytes 0
- noun surplice a loose, white, wide-sleeved outer ecclesiastical vestment for some services, ranging from hip length to knee length 0
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Origin of surplice
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English surplis < Anglo-French surpliz, syncopated variant of Old French surpeliz < Medieval Latin superpellīcium (vestīmentum) over-pelt (garment), neuter of superpellīcius (adj.), equivalent to Latin super- super- + pellīt(us) clothed with skins + -ius adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Surplice
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
surplice popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
surplice usage trend in Literature
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