Definition of Geneva bands in English:

Geneva bands

plural noundʒɪˈniːvə

Two white cloth strips attached to the collar of some Protestants' clerical dress.
（一些新教牧师衣领上所系的）白色双饰带
Example sentencesExamples
- Those worn by clergy are often called preaching bands, tabs or Geneva bands; those worn by lawyers are called barrister's bands or, more usually in Canada, tabs.
- A stout priest wearing an old fashioned wig, a cassock, stained surplice and Geneva bands stood smiling unctuously beside the Keeper.
- The parson in his Geneva bands conducted the service from an original 1836 Slaidburn prayer book, assisted by his solemn parish clerk.
- Clergy may also wear bands, which may be of black material, which are also known as Geneva bands.
- He is marked out by the Geneva bands, a pair of white strips, that he wears at his neck.

Origin

Late 19th century: from the place name Geneva, where they were originally worn by Calvinists.

Definition of Geneva bands in US English:

Geneva bands

plural noun

Two white cloth strips attached to the collar of some Protestants' clerical dress.
（一些新教牧师衣领上所系的）白色双饰带
Example sentencesExamples
- A stout priest wearing an old fashioned wig, a cassock, stained surplice and Geneva bands stood smiling unctuously beside the Keeper.
- Those worn by clergy are often called preaching bands, tabs or Geneva bands; those worn by lawyers are called barrister's bands or, more usually in Canada, tabs.
- The parson in his Geneva bands conducted the service from an original 1836 Slaidburn prayer book, assisted by his solemn parish clerk.
- He is marked out by the Geneva bands, a pair of white strips, that he wears at his neck.
- Clergy may also wear bands, which may be of black material, which are also known as Geneva bands.

Origin

Late 19th century: from the place name Geneva, where they were originally worn by Calvinists.

单词	Geneva bands
释义	Definition of Geneva bands in English: Geneva bands plural noundʒɪˈniːvə Two white cloth strips attached to the collar of some Protestants' clerical dress. （一些新教牧师衣领上所系的）白色双饰带 Example sentencesExamples Those worn by clergy are often called preaching bands, tabs or Geneva bands; those worn by lawyers are called barrister's bands or, more usually in Canada, tabs. A stout priest wearing an old fashioned wig, a cassock, stained surplice and Geneva bands stood smiling unctuously beside the Keeper. The parson in his Geneva bands conducted the service from an original 1836 Slaidburn prayer book, assisted by his solemn parish clerk. Clergy may also wear bands, which may be of black material, which are also known as Geneva bands. He is marked out by the Geneva bands, a pair of white strips, that he wears at his neck. Origin Late 19th century: from the place name Geneva, where they were originally worn by Calvinists. Definition of Geneva bands in US English: Geneva bands plural noun Two white cloth strips attached to the collar of some Protestants' clerical dress. （一些新教牧师衣领上所系的）白色双饰带 Example sentencesExamples A stout priest wearing an old fashioned wig, a cassock, stained surplice and Geneva bands stood smiling unctuously beside the Keeper. Those worn by clergy are often called preaching bands, tabs or Geneva bands; those worn by lawyers are called barrister's bands or, more usually in Canada, tabs. The parson in his Geneva bands conducted the service from an original 1836 Slaidburn prayer book, assisted by his solemn parish clerk. He is marked out by the Geneva bands, a pair of white strips, that he wears at his neck. Clergy may also wear bands, which may be of black material, which are also known as Geneva bands. Origin Late 19th century: from the place name Geneva, where they were originally worn by Calvinists.
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