Cassocked

/ˈkæsəkt/ adjective

Definition

Wearing a cassock, which is a long robe worn by clergy and religious leaders in various Christian churches.

Etymology

From cassock (a long garment worn by priests) + -ed (adjective suffix). Cassock itself comes from French casaque, possibly from Persian or Turkish origins.

Kelly Says

A cassocked priest is instantly recognizable—the long black robe creates visual authority and religious identity that has remained virtually unchanged for centuries across Christian traditions.

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