[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

calotte \calotte"\, callot \cal"lot\, n. f. calotte, dim. of
   cale a sort of flat cap. cf. caul.
   a close cap without visor or brim. especially:
   a such a cap, worn by english serjeants at law.
   b such a cap, worn by the french cavalry under their
       helmets.
   c such a cap, worn by the clergy of the roman catholic
       church.
       1913 webster

   to assume the calotte, to become a priest.
      1913 webster
see also:
caul to assume the calotte 

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