alb

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests

Etymology

From Middle English aube, awbe, albe, abbe, from Late Old English albe (but later reinforced by Old French aube, Medieval Latin alba), borrowed from Latin alba (as in tunica alba (“white tunic”), vestis alba (“white garment”)), feminine of albus (“white”). Doublet of alba.

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