superhumeral
/ˌsuːpəˈhjuːm(ə)rəl/ /ˌsjuːpəˈhjuːm(ə)rəl/ /ˌsuːpəˈhjuːm(ə)r(ə)l/Now chiefly historical
noun
A religious vestment worn over the shoulders, such as an amice, ephod, or pallium. Also figurative : a burden carried on the shoulders.
Origin
Old English. From post-classical Latin superhumerale ephod (Vetus Latina, Vulgate), pall, amice, use as noun of neuter singular of superhumeralis from super- + humeralis.
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