Definition of CHASUBLE

chasuble

Plural: chasubles

Noun

  • A sleeveless outer vestment worn by a priest during Mass.
  • a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
  • The outermost liturgical vestment worn by clergy for celebrating Eucharist or Mass.

Examples

  • The rare word CHASUBLE appeared on the board, draped elegantly over a triple-word score.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English chesible, from Old French chesible, from Late Latin casubla, an alteration of Latin casula (“little cottage, hooded cloak”), a diminutive of casa (“house”).

Synonyms

casula

Scrabble Score: 15

chasuble: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
chasuble: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
chasuble: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

chasuble: valid Words With Friends Word