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. [ 1913 Webster ]

They see no difference between an idler with a hat and national cockade, and an idler in a cowl or in a rochet. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A frock or outer garment worn in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. [ Obs. ] Rom. of R. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Probably corrupted fr. F. rouget the red gurnet, from rouge red. CF. Rouge. ] (Zool.) The red gurnard, or gurnet. See Gurnard. [ 1913 Webster ]