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surplice

sur.plice \'s*r-pl*s\ n [ME surplis, fr. OF surpliz, fr. ML superpellicium 
   fr. sup]er- + pellicium coat of skins, fr. L, neut. of pellicius made of 
   skins, fr. pellis skin - more at FELL : a loose white outer vestment of 
   knee length with large open sleeves that  is worn at service by some 
   clergymen