Definition of ROCHET

rochet

Meanings

Plural: rochets

Noun

  • A white vestment, worn by a bishop, similar to a surplice but with narrower sleeves, extending either to below the knee (in the Catholic church) or to the hem of the cassock in the Anglican church.
  • A frock or outer garment worn in the 13th and 14th centuries.
  • The red gurnard.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English roket, rochet, from Anglo-Norman rochet, Middle French rochet, from Frankish (cf. Old English rocc (“overgarment”)).

Scrabble Score: 11

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

Words With Friends Score: 11

rochet is a valid Words With Friends word