Alb

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Alb \Alb\, n. [OE. albe, LL. alba, fr. L. albus white. Cf.
     {Album} and {Aube}.]
     A vestment of white linen, reaching to the feet, an
     enveloping the person; -- in the Roman Catholic church, worn
     by those in holy orders when officiating at mass. It was
     formerly worn, at least by clerics, in daily life.


     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  alb
       n : a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by
           priests