sakkos

[ Greek sah-kaws; English sak-os ]

noun

, Eastern Church.

, plural sak·koi [sah, -kee, sak, -oi].

1. an embroidered vestment worn by a bishop and corresponding to the dalmatic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sakkos¹

< Greek, special use of sákkos sack ¹

Example Sentences

The modifications of the sakkos, and the way of its being tied, are chiefly illustrated by vase-paintings.

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