• (n.) An undergarment worn by orthodox Jews, covering the chest and the upper part of the back. It has an opening for the head, and has tassels, called zizith, on its four corners. • (n.) A tasseled shawl or scarf worn over the head or thrown round the shoulders while at prayer. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/tallith/
Tal'lith noun [ NHeb. tallīth .] (Jewish Costume) (a) An undergarment worn by orthodox Jews, covering the chest and the upper part of the back. It has an opening for the head, and has tassels, called zizith, on its four corners. (b) A tasseled shawl or scarf w... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/6
A tallith is a Jewish ceremonial shawl-like garment with fringes at the four corners worn around the shoulders of Jewish males at the morning service. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/PT.HTM