alb

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alb - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Alb \Alb\, n. [OE. albe, LL. alba, fr. L. albus white. Cf.
     Album and Aube.]
     A vestment of white linen, reaching to the feet, an
     enveloping the person; -- in the Roman Catholic church, worn
     by those in holy orders when officiating at mass. It was
     formerly worn, at least by clerics, in daily life.
     [1913 Webster]

alb - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  alb
      n 1: a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by
           priests