\Am"ice\, n. [OE. amyse, prob. for amyt, OF. amit, ameit,
fr. L. amictus cloak, the word being confused with amice,
almuce, a hood or cape. See next word.]
A square of white linen worn at first on the head, but now
about the neck and shoulders, by priests of the Roman
Catholic Church while saying Mass.

\Am"ice\, n. [OE. amuce, amisse, OF. almuce, aumuce, F.
aumusse, LL. almucium, almucia, aumucia: of unknown origin;
cf. G. m["u]tze cap, prob. of the same origin. Cf.
{Mozetta}.] (Eccl.)
A hood, or cape with a hood, made of lined with gray fur,
formerly worn by the clergy; -- written also amess, amyss,
and almuce.