The difference between Cassock and Rhason

When used as nouns, cassock means a military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries, whereas rhason means the clerical garb worn in the greek and russian orthodox churches.


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  1. Cassock as a noun (obsolete):

    A military cloak or long coat worn by soldiers or horsemen in the 16th and 17th centuries.

  2. Cassock as a noun (obsolete):

    A coarse, loose cloak or gown, worn by women, sailors, shepherds, countryfolk etc.

  3. Cassock as a noun:

    An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations.

  1. Rhason as a noun:

    The clerical garb worn in the Greek and Russian Orthodox Churches.