n., n. [ LL. dalmatica: cf. F. dalmatique. ] 1. (R. C. Ch.) A vestment with wide sleeves, and with two stripes, worn at Mass by deacons, and by bishops at pontifical Mass; -- imitated from a dress originally worn in Dalmatia. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A robe worn on state ocasions, as by English kings at their coronation. [ 1913 Webster ]