\Roch"et\, n. [F., dim. fr. OHG. rocch coat, G. rock.]
1. (Eccl.) A linen garment resembling the surplise, but with
   narrower sleeves, also without sleeves, worn by bishops,
   and by some other ecclesiastical dignitaries, in certain
   religious ceremonies.
         They see no difference between an idler with a hat
         and national cockade, and an idler in a cowl or in a
         rochet.                               --Burke.
2. A frock or outer garment worn in the thirteenth and
   fourteenth centuries. [Obs.] --Rom. of R.

\Roch"et\, n. [Probably corrupted fr. F. rouget the red
gurnet, from rouge red. CF. {Rouge}.] (Zo["o]l.)
The red gurnard, or gurnet. See {Gurnard}.