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ROMAN COLLAR [1 record]

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Record 1 2018-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clothing
  • Religion (General)
DEF

A narrow stiffly upright white collar worn buttoned at the back of the neck by members of the clergy.

OBS

The term "Roman collar" is equivalent to "clerical collar" and does not necessarily mean that the wearer is Roman Catholic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements
  • Religion (Généralités)
DEF

Col rigide et amovible, généralement en plastique blanc, se fermant à l'arrière du cou et porté par certains membres du clergé.

Spanish

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