rochet

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: roch=et

CIDE DICTIONARY

rochet, n. [F., dim. fr. OHG. rocch coat, G. rock.].

•  A linen garment resembling the surplise, but with narrower sleeves, also without sleeves, worn by bishops, and by some other ecclesiastical dignitaries, in certain religious ceremonies.  [1913 Webster]

  "They see no difference between an idler with a hat and national cockade, and an idler in a cowl or in a rochet."  [1913 Webster]
•  A frock or outer garment worn in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.  Rom. of R.  [1913 Webster]

rochet, n. [Probably corrupted fr. F. rouget the red gurnet, from rouge red. CF. Rouge.].

 The red gurnard, or gurnet. See Gurnard.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

rochet, n. a vestment resembling a surplice, used chiefly by bishops and abbots.

Etymology

ME f. OF, dimin. f. Gmc