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English Dictionary: Rochet by the DICT Development Group
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Rochet \Roch"et\, n. [F., dim. fr. OHG. rocch coat, G. rock.]
      1. (Eccl.) A linen garment resembling the surplise, but with
            narrower sleeves, also without sleeves, worn by bishops,
            and by some other ecclesiastical dignitaries, in certain
            religious ceremonies.
  
                     They see no difference between an idler with a hat
                     and national cockade, and an idler in a cowl or in a
                     rochet.                                             --Burke.
  
      2. A frock or outer garment worn in the thirteenth and
            fourteenth centuries. [Obs.] --Rom. of R.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Rochet \Roch"et\, n. [Probably corrupted fr. F. rouget the red
      gurnet, from rouge red. CF. {Rouge}.] (Zo[94]l.)
      The red gurnard, or gurnet. See {Gurnard}.
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