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am·ice (am′is)

noun

an oblong white linen cloth worn about the neck and shoulders by a priest at Mass

Etymology: ME < OFr amit < L amictus, a cloak; confused with OFr aumuce < ML almutia, cowl or hood

amice2 definition

am·ice (am′is)

noun

a fur-lined hood or hooded cape, formerly worn by the clergy

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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