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rochet

Apparel
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A white, long-sleeved linen vestment worn by bishops and certain abbots, similar to a surplice but with narrower sleeves and often decorated with lace, denoting ecclesiastical rank.

Detailed Definition
The rochet is a garment of high ecclesiastical office, typically worn by bishops and mitred abbots. It is made of fine white linen, reaching to the knee, and its sleeves are often tight or trimmed with lace and embroidery. In poetry, the rochet appears in scenes of ecclesiastical grandeur—ordinations, episcopal visits, and high mass—and its detailed decoration is often described with care. Its association with authority gives it a dignified, weighty presence. In historical poetry, a bishop's rochet might be contrasted with the simpler cassock of a parish priest, highlighting the hierarchy of the church. Its pure white color also carries symbolic weight, suggesting the bishop's role as a defender of the faith and a teacher of purity.
Example
Example in poetry:
"The bishop's rochet of fine linen was a cloud over his cassock"; "The rochet's lace was a detail of prayer and patience"; "He donned his rochet and became the shepherd of the flock"; "The rochet's white sleeves were wings at the altar"; "She embroidered the rochet's cuffs with her grandmother's stitches"; "The rochet, crisp and starched, was a garment of order and grace"
Additional Notes
The rochet is a garment of high ecclesiastical office, typically worn by bishops and mitred abbots. It is made of fine white linen, reaching to the knee, and its sleeves are often tight or trimmed with lace and embroidery. In poetry, the rochet appears in scenes of ecclesiastical grandeur—ordinations, episcopal visits, and high mass—and its detailed decoration is often described with care. Its association with authority gives it a dignified, weighty presence. In historical poetry, a bishop's rochet might be contrasted with the simpler cassock of a parish priest, highlighting the hierarchy of the church. Its pure white color also carries symbolic weight, suggesting the bishop's role as a defender of the faith and a teacher of purity. Related terms include surplice, alb, and cassock. Students should note the rochet's association with episcopal authority and Catholic ceremonial.
Also Known As
bishop's vestment linen tunic surplice-like robe
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