dal|mat|ic

dal|mat|ic
dal|mat|ic «dal MAT ihk», noun.
1. a loose-fitting outer vestment worn by deacons and bishops of the Roman Catholic Church on certain occasions.
2. a similar robe worn by kings and emperors at coronation and other formal occasions.
3. a garment formerly worn by noblemen and gentlemen.
[< Latin Dalmatica (vestis) Dalmatian (garment) < Dalmaticus of Dalmatia < Greek Dalmatiā]

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