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Scapulars

Scope note

A short cloak covering the shoulders; prescribed by the Rule of St. Benedict to be worn by monks when engaged in manual labor, and adopted by certain religious orders as part of their ordinary costume. OED2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000262902

Broader Terms used

<liturgical costume>

Equivalent Terms used

scapular

Created

13yrs ago

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