cotta

[ˈkɒtə]

cotta Definition

a short surplice worn over a cassock by a member of the clergy.

Using cotta: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cotta" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The priest wore a cotta over his cassock during the service.

Origins of cotta

from Italian 'cotta', meaning 'coat'

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Summary: cotta in Brief

The term 'cotta' [ˈkɒtə] refers to a short surplice worn over a cassock by a member of the clergy, as in 'The priest wore a cotta over his cassock during the service.'