'Surplice' definitions:
Definition of 'surplice'
From: WordNet
noun
A loose-fitting white ecclesiastical vestment with wide sleeves
Definition of 'Surplice'
From: GCIDE
- Surplice \Sur"plice\, n. [F. surplis, OF. surpeiz, LL. superpellicium; super over + pellicium, pelliceum, a robe of fur, L. pellicius made of skins. See Pelisse.] (Eccl.) A white garment worn over another dress by the clergy of the Roman Catholic, Episcopal, and certain other churches, in some of their ministrations. [1913 Webster]
- Surplice fees (Eccl.), fees paid to the English clergy for occasional duties. [1913 Webster]