A medieval ecclesiastical vestment or hood worn by clergy, related to the capeline.
From Medieval Latin 'capellanus' (chaplain) or 'capellana,' derived from 'cappa.' Specifically refers to hooded vestments worn in religious contexts.
The capellane shows how the same garment—a simple hood—had different names depending on whether a knight or a priest wore it!
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