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The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

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The name given to the garb worn by the clergy, e. g., the robes worn by a Bishop are frequently called the "Episcopal habit"; also, the garb worn by members of a religious order, such as the Sisters of Charity, etc.

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Miller, William James. Entry for 'Habit'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​h/habit.html. 1901.
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