Rom. Antiq. [L. suffībulum, f. suf- = SUB- 1 + fībula brooch.] A rectangular veil, white with a purple border, worn by vestals at the time of sacrifice.
1753. Chambers’ Cycl., Suppl.
1886. Encycl. Brit., XX. 819/2, note. The only statue known on which the suffibulum is represented.
1891. Farrar, Darkn. & Dawn, xxxiii. ‘Thanks, kindest of Vestals,’ said Titus, gratefully kissing the purple hem of her suffibulum.
