A hooded cape or short cloak worn by clergy in medieval churches, especially during cold weather.
From Old French 'almuce,' possibly from Arabic 'al-muks' (a type of garment). The garment evolved from practical protection into liturgical vestment by the medieval period.
Almuce regulations in churches were surprisingly strict—clergy had specific rules about when and where they could wear them, revealing how even clothing was ceremonially controlled in medieval religious hierarchies.
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