dalmatic
/dælˈmætɪk/
noun
- A wide-sleeved liturgical vestment worn by deacons in some Christian churches, especially in Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox traditions.
- The deacon put on a white dalmatic over his alb before the service.
- In the procession, the bishop wore a chasuble while the deacons wore dalmatics.
- The dalmatic is often decorated with embroidered symbols and colored trim.
- A similar wide-sleeved garment worn by certain monarchs or officials on ceremonial occasions, historically derived from Roman clothing.
- Medieval kings sometimes wore a dalmatic as part of their regalia.
- The emperor's coronation robe included a gold-embroidered dalmatic.
- The dalmatic in the museum dates from the 12th century and is made of silk.
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