ETYM French surplis, Old Fren. surpeiz, Late Lat. superpellicium; super over + pellicium, pelliceum, a robe of fur, Latin pellicius made of skins. Related to Pelisse.
A loose-fitting white ecclesiastical gown with wide sleeves.
Loose-fitting ankle length overgarment worn by clerics.
Having a diagonally overlapping neckline or closing