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Alb

Alb Meaning & Definition
Alb Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Alb?

[n] a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests

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Alb In Webster's Dictionary

\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.

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