The priest's cassock billowed gently in the wind.
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Cassock
/ˈkæsək/
Synonyms for "cassock" (32 found)
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6 entriesAnglican cassockRoman cassockblack cassockblack cassock with pipingfull-length cassockred trimmed cassock
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6 entriesAnglican cassockRoman cassockblack cassockclerical dressfull-length cassockpriestly robe
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4 total sentences available.
It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like the rector's face; and in their intercourse with him and his wife they seemed to be brothers.
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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.
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When leading worship, Elsie usually wore a long black cassock and preaching bands. This would, of course, save her from the worry of choosing a suitable costume.
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