Category:Soutane

Sou`tane", n. Etym: [f., fr. Sp. sotana, or it. sottana, ll. subtana, Fr. L. subtus below, beneath, fr. sub under.] (eccl. Costume)

Defn: a close garnment with straight sleeves, and skirts reaching to The ankles, and buttoned in front from top to bottom; especially, the Black garment of this shape worn by the clergy in france and italy as Their daily dress; a cassock.