amice

Example Sentences

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Deacon,* stole worn over left shoulder, maniple, but no amice and no girdle; wears instead of alb a surplice with full sleeves—an unusual combination.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See by Dearmer, Percy

He made an attempt to raise the amice but could not, and turned slightly; and the man from behind stepped up again and lifted it for him.

From By What Authority? by Benson, Robert Hugh

At the top of it you see the amice.

From Stones of the Temple Lessons from the Fabric and Furniture of the Church by Field, Walter

"Should you be able to swear to the amice?"

From Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II by Huth, Alexander

Deacon* in dalmatic, alb, amice, holding open book in left hand, right hand gone; drapery is wonderfully fine.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See by Dearmer, Percy