scapulars (cloaks)

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Scope note
Short cloaks covering the shoulders, especially as adopted by certain religious orders as part of their ordinary costume. An example of usage is when scapulars were prescribed by the Rule of St. Benedict, originally worn by monks when engaged in manual labor.
scapulars
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024