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English
Anglican priest in single-breasted cassock (1) with clerical collar
It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like the rector's face; and in their intercourse with him and his wife they seemed to be brothers.
1956, Delano Ames, chapter 13, in Crime out of Mind:
In one of the aisles there was an elaborately carved confessional box and I recognised the village priest in his heavy mountain boots and black cassock as he entered it and drew the dark velvet curtains behind him.
2014, Alan Argent, Elsie Chamberlain: The Independent Life of a Woman Minister, Routledge, →ISBN, page 203:
When leading worship, Elsie usually wore a long black cassock and preaching bands. This would, of course, save her from the worry of choosing a suitable costume.
(obsolete) A military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries.
(obsolete) A coarse, loose cloak or gown, worn by women, sailors, shepherds, countryfolk etc.
