cassock

English

Anglican priest in single-breasted cassock (1) with clerical collar

From Middle French casaque (“cloak”).

cassock (plural cassocks)

An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations. [from 17th c.]
Synonym: soutane
- 1918, W[illiam] B[abington] Maxwell, chapter X, in The Mirror and the Lamp, Indianapolis, Ind.: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, OCLC 4293071:
  It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like the rector's face; and in their intercourse with him and his wife they seemed to be brothers.
- 1956, Delano Ames, chapter 13, in Crime out of Mind‎:
  In one of the aisles there was an elaborately carved confessional box and I recognised the village priest in his heavy mountain boots and black cassock as he entered it and drew the dark velvet curtains behind him.
- 2014, Alan Argent, Elsie Chamberlain: The Independent Life of a Woman Minister, Routledge, →ISBN, page 203:
  When leading worship, Elsie usually wore a long black cassock and preaching bands. This would, of course, save her from the worry of choosing a suitable costume.
(obsolete) A military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries. [16th–17th c.]
(obsolete) A coarse, loose cloak or gown, worn by women, sailors, shepherds, countryfolk etc. [16th–17th c.]

item of clerical clothing