ALB

ALB, noun [Latin albus, Gr. white.]A surplice or vestment of white linen, reaching to the feet, worn by the Romish clergy. Also a Turkish coin, called also an asper, value one hundred and twelve mills.

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Alb (�), n. [[OE. albe, LL. alba, fr. L. albus white. Cf. Album and Aube.]] A vestment of white linen, reaching to the feet, an enveloping the person; — in the Roman Catholic church, worn by those in holy orders when officiating at mass. It was formerly worn, at least by clerics, in daily life.