Noun
A white garment worn over another dress by the clergy of the Roman Catholic, Episcopal, and certain other churches, in some of their ministrations.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe pinafore of the child will be more than a match for the frock of the bishop and the surplice of the priest. James Martineau
There's many a knave concealed under a surplice. Danish Proverb
It is not the surplice that makes parson or clerk. Danish Proverb
As stated above, King's Scholars wear a black gown over the top of their tailcoats, and occasionally a surplice in Chapel. Source: Internet
Here Confirmation, the cross in baptism, private baptism, the use of the surplice, kneeling for communion, reading the Apocrypha; and subscription to the BCP and Articles were all touched on. Source: Internet
He quarrelled with Ames for disapproving of the surplice and other outward symbols. Source: Internet