rochet

2 definitions found

rochet - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Rochet \Roch"et\, n. [F., dim. fr. OHG. rocch coat, G. rock.]
     1. (Eccl.) A linen garment resembling the surplise, but with
        narrower sleeves, also without sleeves, worn by bishops,
        and by some other ecclesiastical dignitaries, in certain
        religious ceremonies.
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              They see no difference between an idler with a hat
              and national cockade, and an idler in a cowl or in a
              rochet.                               --Burke.
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     2. A frock or outer garment worn in the thirteenth and
        fourteenth centuries. [Obs.] --Rom. of R.
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  Rochet \Roch"et\, n. [Probably corrupted fr. F. rouget the red
     gurnet, from rouge red. CF. Rouge.] (Zool.)
     The red gurnard, or gurnet. See Gurnard.
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