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Mantelet

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a long cape, with slits for the arms, worn by prelates. Regular bishops wore it without the rochet; and cardinals, vested in rochet and mozzetta, lay it aside when visiting another of their order. The mantellone is a purple cloak, with long, hanging sleeves. Walcott, Sac. Archaeol. s.v.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Mantelet'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​m/mantelet.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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