a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests
"The priest adjusted his crisp alb before stepping up to deliver the sermon at noon mass."
A long, white robe worn by priests and other ministers, underneath most of the other vestments.
"The priest slipped on his crisp white alb before layering the chasuble over it for the morning mass."
The word "alb" comes from the Latin alba, meaning "white," which originally described a white tunic or garment. It entered English through Old French and Middle English, retaining its association with white clothing.