Catholic Word of the Day: SOUTANE, 05-07-12

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[Salvation]

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SOUTANE

A cassock worn by the clergy. A long, fitted garment covering the body from neck to ankle, fastened by means of buttons, sash, or cord. (Etym. French; from Italian sottana, garment worn under [religious vestments], from sotto, under; from Latin subtus, beneath, from sub, under.)

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[Salvation]

The Irish priest who taught us catechism on Saturday mornings would wear one of these.

[Salvation]

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[Buckeye McFrog]

I find words like soutane to be quite consubstantial actually...

It’s a bit hard to spread the Good Word if all of the recipients need the code book first.

[Salvation]

Yes, but it’s a great Scrabble word.

Someone puts down ‘tan” and you make it soutane.

[AnAmericanMother]

Our priests all wear the cassock on Sundays, and even on weekdays you will see them wearing it.

I certainly prefer it to "Virginia Clericals" i.e. a business suit with a dickey and collar.