Plural of dalmatic; multiple long, loose robes with wide sleeves worn by clergy as religious vestments.
The plural of 'dalmatic' formed by adding '-s.' Used in religious contexts when discussing multiple vestments or garments, particularly in describing church inventories or ceremonial arrangements.
In church records, 'dalmatics' appear listed like modern closets—priests owned multiple richly embroidered versions for different occasions, showing that even religious humility often hid very material wealth and conspicuous display.
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