n. [ F. surplis, OF. surpeiz, LL. superpellicium; super over + pellicium, pelliceum, a robe of fur, L. pellicius made of skins. See Pelisse. ] (Eccl.) A white garment worn over another dress by the clergy of the Roman Catholic, Episcopal, and certain other churches, in some of their ministrations. [ 1913 Webster ]

Surplice fees (Eccl.), fees paid to the English clergy for occasional duties. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Wearing a surplice. [ 1913 Webster ]