Mantelletta | n. [ It. mantelletta. See Mantelet. ] (R. C. Ch.) A silk or woolen vestment without sleeves worn by cardinals, bishops, abbots, and the prelates of the Roman court. It has a low collar, is fastened in front, and reaches almost to the knees. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] |
Mantelletta | n. [ It. mantelletta. See Mantelet. ] (R. C. Ch.) A silk or woolen vestment without sleeves worn by cardinals, bishops, abbots, and the prelates of the Roman court. It has a low collar, is fastened in front, and reaches almost to the knees. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] |