\Tal"lith\, n. [NHeb. tall[=i]th.] (Jewish Costume)
(a) An undergarment worn by orthodox Jews, covering the chest
    and the upper part of the back. It has an opening for the
    head, and has tassels, called zizith, on its four
    corners.
(b) A tasseled shawl or scarf worn over the head or thrown
    round the shoulders while at prayer.