dalmatic

[ dal-mat-ik ]

noun

1. Ecclesiastical. a vestment worn over the alb by the deacon, such as at the celebration of the Mass, and worn by bishops on some occasions, such as at a coronation.
2. a vestment similar to a deacon's, worn by a sovereign of England at their coronation.

dalmatic

/ dælˈmætɪk /

noun

1. a wide-sleeved tunic-like vestment open at the sides, worn by deacons and bishops
2. a similar robe worn by a king at his coronation

Word History and Origins

Origin of dalmatic¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Anglo-French dalmatike, from Late Latin Dalmatica (vestus) (“Dalmatian garment)”; Dalmatia, -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of dalmatic¹

C15: from Late Latin dalmatica ( vestis ) Dalmatian (robe) (originally made of Dalmatian wool)

Example Sentences

A long Dalmatic of light material, thrown over his rich armor, kept the latter from being heated in the burning rays of the sun.

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This dalmatic must be ranked first and highest among ecclesiastical embroideries.

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The tunicle, worn underneath the dalmatic, was similar to it in shape, but made of linen.

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The dalmatic was a garment shorter than the alb, slit up for a distance on either side.

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Over the dalmatic comes the imperial mantle which seems to have been originally a chasuble, but is now slit up in front.

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