Definitions for chasuble

chasuble chas·u·ble

Spelling: [chaz-yuh-buh l, -uh-buh
IPA: /ˈtʃæz yə bəl, -ə bəl, ˈtʃæs-/

Chasuble is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 349 anagrams from letters in chasuble (abcehlsu).

Definitions for chasuble

noun

  1. a sleeveless outer vestment worn by the celebrant at Mass.

Origin of chasuble

1250-1300; French Late Latin casubla, unexplained variant of casula hooded cloak, Latin: little house (see casa, -ule); replacing Middle Engli

Examples for chasuble

It results from removing the chasuble and expanding the alb.

The outer garment is the chasuble, and beneath it the linen alb or surplice.

The chasuble is sometimes ornamented with very rich needlework.

He utters from his chasuble of flame the sermons of Father Furniss.

Foureau: "Let us rather occupy ourselves with our chasuble!"

The chasuble, maniple, and stole were all of the same material and colour.

Nobody could fold a chasuble better than I could, and I never cut the fringes.

It never had a doctrinal significance like the chasuble or casula.

One form, called the casula, is of interest to us because it is the forerunner of the chasuble.

And Clement writes that he has bought such a love of a chasuble.

Word Value for chasuble
Scrable

15

Words with friends

18

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