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Amice
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What's The Definition Of Amice?Synonyms | Synonyms for Amice: Related Terms | Find terms related to Amice: See Also | Amice In Webster's Dictionary \Am"ice\, n. [OE. amyse, prob. for amyt, OF. amit, ameit,
fr. L. amictus cloak, the word being confused with amice,
almuce, a hood or cape. See next word.]
A square of white linen worn at first on the head, but now
about the neck and shoulders, by priests of the Roman
Catholic Church while saying Mass.
\Am"ice\, n. [OE. amuce, amisse, OF. almuce, aumuce, F. aumusse, LL. almucium, almucia, aumucia: of unknown origin; cf. G. m["u]tze cap, prob. of the same origin. Cf. {Mozetta}.] (Eccl.) A hood, or cape with a hood, made of lined with gray fur, formerly worn by the clergy; -- written also amess, amyss, and almuce. |
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