Colobium sindonis
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The Colobium sindonis (Latin for "shroud tunic") is a simple sleeveless white linen shift worn by monarchs of the United Kingdom during part of the coronation ritual. It symbolizes divesting oneself of all the world's vanity and standing bare before God.[1]
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- ^ "CS". Fashion-era. http://fashion-era.com/coronation_dress.htm#The%20White%20Colobium%20Sindonis%20Dress%C2%A0. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
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