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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">acolyte&apos;s collars</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>acolytes</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>collars</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>acolyte collars</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>acolyte&apos;s collar</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>collars, acolyte&apos;s</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Collars worn to signify the status of an acolyte, who is an attendant, assistant, or novice, usually in a ceremonial context, religious order, etc. The collar is distinctive in color and style; it may be worn over another garment. ]]></note></mads>