\Sou`tane"\, n. [F., fr. Sp. sotana, or It. sottana, LL.
subtana, fr. L. subtus below, beneath, fr. sub under.] (Eccl.
Costume)
A close garnment with straight sleeves, and skirts reaching
to the ankles, and buttoned in front from top to bottom;
especially, the black garment of this shape worn by the
clergy in France and Italy as their daily dress; a cassock.