Possible Clues:

• Short garment resembling a surplice, worn typically by Catholic priests and servers
• Terra ___ (reddish clay)
• Terra __ (kind of clay)
• Possible cover for those who serve Cape — excessive area
• Short surplice worn by Catholic priests — to act (anag)
• Terra -- (fired clay)
• Cathedral's original extravagant article that a cleric might wear
• Vestment needing sound pin