Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CAS'SOCK
CAS'SOCK, n. [Sp. casaca; It. casacca; Fr. casaque.]
A robe or gown worn over the other garments, particularly by the clergy. – Encyc. A close garment, now generally that which clergymen wear under their gowns. – Johnson.
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