What is another word for alb?

Pronunciation: [ˈalb] (IPA)

Alb is a word that refers to a liturgical vestment worn by various Christian denominations during religious services. Synonyms for the word alb include surplice, cotta, rochet, and tunic. The surplice and cotta are very similar in appearance to the alb and are commonly used by Anglican and Episcopal churches. The rochet is a type of alb worn by Catholic bishops and is typically made of fine linen or lace. The tunic, on the other hand, is a longer garment that extends down to the ankles. No matter which synonym is used, the alb serves as a symbol of purity and reflects the reverence and solemnity of religious services.

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  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      Alta.

What are the hypernyms for Alb?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    surplice, vestment, clerical garment, ecclesiastical vestment, religious garment.

What are the hyponyms for Alb?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for alb (as nouns)

Usage examples for Alb

Another step in the Protestant direction was the prohibition of certain vestments that in the First Book had been allowed, as the alb and cope.
"A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer"
William Reed Huntington
I suppose verily," continues the translator, "it was his alb, for mine author here setteth a word 'subucula,' which is both an alb and a shirt, and in the first part of this life the same author saith that this holy man wore next his skin no hair as for the hardest, nor linen as for the softest, but he went with wool, as with the mean."
"Early Theories of Translation"
Flora Ross Amos
Then he helped him with each of the vestments, lifted the alb over his head and tenderly drew the bandaged hands through the sleeves; knit the girdle round him; gave him the stole to kiss and then placed it over his neck and crossed the ends beneath the girdle and adjusted the amice; then he placed the maniple on his left arm, but so tenderly!
"By What Authority?"
Robert Hugh Benson

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