Definition of ALB

alb

Meanings

Plural: albs

Noun

  • a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests
  • A long, white robe worn by priests and other ministers, underneath most of the other vestments.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English aube, awbe, albe, abbe, from Late Old English albe (but later reinforced by Old French aube, Medieval Latin alba), borrowed from Latin alba (as in tunica alba (“white tunic”), vestis alba (“white garment”)), feminine of albus (“white”).

Synonyms

alba

Scrabble Score: 5

alb is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
alb is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
alb is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

alb is a valid Words With Friends word