amices

/ˈæmɪsɪz/
noun
  1. Plural of amice; rectangular linen garments worn by clergy around the neck and shoulders.
    • During the ceremony, all the clergy wore matching amices.
    • The embroiderer was commissioned to create new amices for the cathedral.
    • The sacristy had a drawer full of clean amices for the priests.
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