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BranShea #184901 05/22/09 06:59 PM
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ok, let's see how long we can string this one along.




(long, along? what's up with that?)


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BranShea #184902 05/22/09 07:15 PM
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The relation of the word "plush" to furs is new to me. However, it brings to mind the word "surplice" - the ecclesiastical garment worn "super pelliceum" - over the fur garment.


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Super pelliceum? Don't see how to spin a yarn from this.

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super pelliceum

Sub pellibus, literally 'under the skins', meant 'in camp' because Roman soldiers had tents covered with skins. Latin pellis 'skin, hide' is related to an English word that has penetrated many other languages, film (see AHD4, link). Though Spanish stuck with Latin and uses película < Latin pellicula 'small, soft skin'. And, of course, when the Saxa Volventa performed for Nero, they played Sub Pollice.


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Hi Argent
Personally I consider anyone who still uses the ster spinster to be warped. grin

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There was in Benedictine (Trappist,etc.) monasteries,
a huge many-pleated overgarment worn over the habit
in choir. The churches were stone, unheated, and very
uncomfortable. This was worn in the many hours spent
singing the Breviary (Liturgy of Hours). Does anyone
know what it was called. The closest I can remember is
cucula, cuculum. But cannot find it.


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surplice? (fr. L. superpellicium)

LukeJavan8 #185010 05/28/09 03:34 AM
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Holy moly! I did the Onelook search for cucu*--there are a LOT of words that start with those letters!! Here, Luke--take a look, since I don't know what I'd be looking for:
Onelook

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This looks like the regular thread and needle work.

Surplice

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Originally Posted By: Jackie
Holy moly! I did the Onelook search for cucu*--there are a LOT of words that start with those letters!! Here, Luke--take a look, since I don't know what I'd be looking for:
Onelook


Yes, I had already checked that site. It is amazing, isn't it?
I have a friend in a Benedictine Monastery and shall contact him before pursuing this further.
But the word surplice is what made me think of it, especially as a former resident of a boarding school.
And the surplice worn by the choir master had split sleeves for conducting: always got a laugh out of
that. Thanks Jackie.


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