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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—C

Cloth

(The). The clergy, the clerical office, thus we say “having respect for the cloth” Formerly the clergy used to wear a distinguishing costume, made of grey or black cloth.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894

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