rochet noun1.
['rɒtʃɪt] ME.[Old & mod. French var. of roquet corresp. to medieval Latin rochetum dim. of Germanic base repr. also by Old English rocc, Old Saxon, Middle & mod. Dutch rok, Old High German roch (German Rock) coat: see -ET1.]1. a. An ecclesiastical vestment similar to a surplice, worn chiefly by bishops and abbots.
ME.b. A bishop.
L16-L17.2. An outer garment of the nature of a smock or cloak. Now
dial. ME. ■ rocheted adjective wearing a rochet
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