Hypertext Webster Gateway: "rochet"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Rochet \Roch"et\, n. [F., dim. fr. OHG. rocch coat, G. rock.]
1. (Eccl.) A linen garment resembling the surplise, but with
narrower sleeves, also without sleeves, worn by bishops,
and by some other ecclesiastical dignitaries, in certain
religious ceremonies.
They see no difference between an idler with a hat
and national cockade, and an idler in a cowl or in a
rochet. --Burke.
2. A frock or outer garment worn in the thirteenth and
fourteenth centuries. [Obs.] --Rom. of R.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Rochet \Roch"et\, n. [Probably corrupted fr. F. rouget the red
gurnet, from rouge red. CF. {Rouge}.] (Zo["o]l.)
The red gurnard, or gurnet. See {Gurnard}.
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