Soutane

Pronunciation: /suːˈteɪn/

Definitions of soutane

noun a long, close-fitting robe worn by members of the clergy

Example Sentences

A1 The priest wore a black soutane during the church service.

A2 The young seminarian was excited to receive his first soutane.

B1 The traditional soutane is still worn by some clergy members.

B2 The bishop's soutane was adorned with intricate embroidery.

C1 The tailor meticulously tailored the soutane for the cardinal.

C2 The historical museum displayed a collection of ornate soutanes worn by popes.

Examples of soutane in a Sentence

formal The priest wore a black soutane during the religious ceremony.

informal The priest put on his soutane before heading to church.

slang I saw the guy in the soutane hanging out at the church.

figurative His commitment to his faith was like a protective soutane around him.

Grammatical Forms of soutane

• past tense: soutaned
• plural: soutanes
• comparative: more soutane
• superlative: most soutane
• present tense: soutanes
• future tense: will soutane
• perfect tense: have soutaned
• continuous tense: is soutaning
• singular: soutane
• positive degree: soutane
• infinitive: to soutane
• gerund: soutaning
• participle: soutaning

Origin and Evolution of soutane

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'soutane' originated from the Old French word 'sultane' which was derived from the Latin word 'sultana' meaning a woman ruler or empress.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'soutane' evolved to refer specifically to a long, close-fitting robe worn by clergy members, especially priests. The term is now commonly used to describe the outer garment worn by Catholic priests during religious ceremonies.