Roch"et (?), n. [F., dim. fr. OHG.
rocch coat, G. rock.] 1. (Eccl.)
A linen garment resembling the surplise, but with narrower
sleeves, also without sleeves, worn by bishops, and by some other
ecclesiastical dignitaries, in certain religious ceremonies.
They see no difference between an idler with a hat and
national cockade, and an idler in a cowl or in a
rochet.
Burke.
2. A frock or outer garment worn in the
thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. [Obs.] Rom. of
R.
Roch"et, n. [Probably corrupted fr. F.
rouget the red gurnet, from rouge red. CF.
Rouge.] (Zoöl.) The red gurnard, or gurnet.
See Gurnard.
Roch"et (?), n. [F., dim. fr. OHG.
rocch coat, G. rock.] 1. (Eccl.)
A linen garment resembling the surplise, but with narrower
sleeves, also without sleeves, worn by bishops, and by some other
ecclesiastical dignitaries, in certain religious ceremonies.
They see no difference between an idler with a hat and
national cockade, and an idler in a cowl or in a
rochet.
Burke.
2. A frock or outer garment worn in the
thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. [Obs.] Rom. of
R.
Roch"et, n. [Probably corrupted fr. F.
rouget the red gurnet, from rouge red. CF.
Rouge.] (Zoöl.) The red gurnard, or gurnet.
See Gurnard.
