Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for ROCH'ET
ROCH'ET, n. [Fr. rochet; It. roccetto, rocchetto; Sax. rocc; G. rock; D. rok. This coincides in origin with frock.]
A surplice; the white upper garment of a priest worn while officiating. – Cleaveland.
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