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Webster 1913 Edition
Soutane
‖
Souˊtane′
,Noun.
[F., fr. Sp.
sotana
, or It. sottana
, LL. subtana
, fr. L. subtus
below, beneath, fr. sub
under.] (Eccl. Costume)
A close garnment with straight sleeves, and skirts reaching to the ankles, and buttoned in front from top to bottom; especially, the black garment of this shape worn by the clergy in France and Italy as their daily dress; a cassock.