Definitions for surplices

surplices sur·plice

Spelling: [sur-plis]
IPA: /ˈsɜr plɪs/

Surplices is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 488 anagrams from letters in surplices (ceilprssu).

Definitions for surplices

noun

  1. a loose-fitting, broad-sleeved white vestment, worn over the cassock by clergy and choristers.
  2. a garment in which the two halves of the front cross diagonally.

Origin of surplices

1250-1300; Middle English surplis Anglo-French surpliz, syncopated variant of Old French surpeliz Medieval Latin superpellīcium (vestīmentum) over-pelt (garment), neuter of superpellīcius (ad

Examples for surplices

I met him the other day; he was looking as white as his surplice.

Whittenden heard about it, and came running, book in one hand, surplice in the other.

The old reprobate with the surplice burst into a volley of bad language.

An acolyte appeared, followed by the aged priest in his surplice.

At length a priest in a surplice came out of a little cottage.

In 1565 he, with the Fellows and scholars, appeared in Chapel without the surplice.

I dare say he will step down-stairs into the chapel and 257put on his surplice.

The sight of a surplice, the sound of bells, scares them away.

The Reverend Mr. Hastings stood in his surplice at the altar.

He returned the bottle to his pocket, and went to the vestry for his surplice.

Word Value for surplices
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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