medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
Paul Chandler wrote:
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> However, I've forgotten the exact point of the original question.
The exact point of the original question was the meaning of "pontifical habits". The answer (already given) was that it meant (could only mean) 'bishop's vestments' [bishop's pontificals] and that it could only apply to the abbot (occasionally prior for a priory) and not to all choir monks.
John Briggs
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