MOZZETTA

Etymology

Noun

mozzetta (plural mozzettas or mozzette)

A short cape worn by some Catholic clergy.

Source: Wiktionary


Mo*zet"ta, Moz*zet"ta, n. Etym: [It. mozzetta: cf. F. mosette. Cf. Amice a hood or cape.] (Eccl.)

Definition: A cape, with a small hood; -- worn by the pope and other dignitaries of the Roman Catholic Church.

MR. Mr.. (.

Definition: The customary abbreviation of Mister in writing and printing. See Master, 4.

MRS. Mrs. (.

Definition: The customary abbreviation of Mistress when used as a title of courtesy, in writing and printing.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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