| alb | A vestment of white linen, reaching to the feet, an enveloping the person; in the Roman Catholic church, worn by those in holy orders when officiating at mass. It was formerly worn, at least by clerics, in daily life. <prefix> Alb-. Latin root form for the colour white. Origin: OE. Albe, LL. Alba, fr. L. Albus white. Cf. Album and Aube. (12 Dec 1998) |
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