n. In the Roman Catholic Church (and in many Anglican churches), a white linen robe, with tight sleeves, worn at the celebration of the eucharist under the chasuble, cope, or dalmatic by the officiating priest and his assistants.n. In the early church, a white garment worn from the Saturday before Easter until the first Sunday after Easter by the newly baptized.n. Formerly also written alba, albe.n. A small Turkish coin, nearly equal in value to a cent.