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NPNF-211. Sulpitius Severus, Vincent of Lerins, John Cassian

Sulpicius Severus · early-church-fathers

Chapter VI. Of their Capes.

#### Chapter VI.

Of their Capes.

Next they cover their necks and shoulders with a narrow cape, aiming at modesty of dress as well as cheapness and economy; and this is called in our language as well as theirs mafors; and so they avoid both the expense and the display of cloaks and great coats.

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