What does COTTA mean?

Heres your requested dictionary-style entry for "cotta": cotta

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a short-sleeved surplice worn over a cassock by clergy or a sleeveless garment worn over a tunic by ancient Roman citizens

Pronunciations: US: /ˈkɑtə/, UK: /ˈkɒtə/

Origin and Usage: The word "cotta" comes from the Latin "tunica cotta," which means "tunic with sleeves." It was originally used to describe a type of tunic worn by ancient Roman citizens. Later, it was adopted by the Christian church to describe a type of surplice worn by clergy. The word "cotta" has been in use since the 15th century and is still used today to describe the same types of garments.

Synonyms: surplice, alb, tunic

Related Words: cassa, cotan, octan, scatt, tacts

Example Sentences:

• The priest wore a white cotta over his black cassock.
• She wore a cotta over her tunic to keep warm.
• The ancient Roman citizens wore cottas made of wool.