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rochet definition

rochet (räc̸h′it)

noun

a knee-length, narrow-sleeved, light outer garment of linen and lace, worn by prelates in some ceremonies

Etymology: ME < OFr < roc, cloak < MHG < OHG hroc, roch

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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