Colobium sindonis

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The Colobium sindonis (Latin for "shroud tunic") is a simple sleeveless white linen shift worn by monarchs of England during part of the coronation ritual: it symbolizes divesting oneself of all the world's vanity and standing bare before God.Template:Fashion-stubTemplate:UK-stub