Bassock vs Cassock - What's the difference?
bassock | cassock |
A hassock.
* Sir Walter Scott
(obsolete) A military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries.
(obsolete) A coarse, loose cloak or gown, worn by women, sailors, shepherds, countryfolk etc.
An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations.
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As nouns the difference between bassock and cassock
is that bassock is a hassock while cassock is (obsolete) a military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries.bassock
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(en noun)- In a small recess, illuminated by a taper, were disposed two bassocks of velvet and gold, corresponding with the bed furniture
cassock
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(wikipedia cassock) (en noun)The Mirror and the Lamp, passage=It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like the rector's face; and in their intercourse with him and his wife they seemed to be brothers.}}