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A purse; also, a vesicle; a pod; a hull.
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An ornamental case of hold the corporal when not in use.
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Stiffened square often made of the same fabric as the other altar paraments. It opens to form a kind of pocket in which purificators, or napkins are kept. Related to the word "purse."
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The case for the corporal.
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One of the items on the altar during the celebration of the Eucharist; it is a seasonally colored square that is placed over the veil on the altar; it contains the corporal.
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A top-piece to the veiled chalice. It contains extra purificators inside (as well as the corporal, if it is not already set-up).
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