soutane

common noun

Syllable Decomposition

soutane

It appears in 1550, in the writings of Rabelais, in the form 'sottane' and with the meaning of 'a long robe, worn by a woman'. Then, in 1553-57, in the form 'soutane' and with its current meaning of 'a long robe worn by a priest', in the writings of Du Bellay.

Definitions

vêtementsreligion

Synonym

froc

Plural

soutanes

Translations

  • germangerman:Soutane
  • englishenglish:cassock
  • italianitalian:talare

See also

ensoutané (adj.) ensoutaner (v.)