Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Alb"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Alb \Alb\, n. [OE. albe, LL. alba, fr. L. albus white. Cf.
{Album} and {Aube}.]
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.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
alb
n : a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by
priests
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