Ăm'içe, n.
(ăm'is), n. [O. Fr. amis, amit, amict, Lat. amictus, from amicire, to throw around, to wrap about, from am for amb, q. v., and jacere, to throw; Sp. amito, Pg. amicto.]
Sense 1. A loose flowing garment like a cloak; especially such a garment worn by priests and pilgrims as an official or characteristic dress. [Obs.]
A priest succinct in amice white. Pope.
A palmer’s amice wrapped him round, With a wrought Spanish baldric bound, Like a pilgrim from beyond the seas. W. Scott.
Sense 2. (Eccl.) An oblong piece of linen with an ornament of embroidery on one edge, formerly worn by the superior clergy. It was made to wear on the head, like a hood, or to rest on the shoulders like a cape.