biretta

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.3 References

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[edit] Etymology

From Italian 'biretta'

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biretta (plural birettas)

1. A square cap, originally with four ridges across the top, surmounted by a tuft, worn by Roman Catholic clergy (and by some in the Anglican Church). A three-sided biretta is worn by Roman Catholic clergy for liturgical celebrations.

[edit] Derived terms

• biretta'd

[edit] References

• The Catholic Encyclopedia's entry for "Biretta"