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Cotta

The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

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A shorter form of the surplice, not so full and having short sleeves. The short surplice worn by choir-boys and choirmen is usually called a cotta.

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Miller, William James. Entry for 'Cotta'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​c/cotta.html. 1901.
 
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