vestment

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Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
16
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈvɛstmənt/

Definition of vestment

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A robe, gown, or other article of clothing worn as an indication of office.
    “The priest wore a white vestment during the ceremony.”
    “Medieval paintings often depict bishops in ornate vestments.”
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noun

  1. A robe, gown, or other article of clothing worn as an indication of office.
    “The priest wore a white vestment during the ceremony.”
    “Medieval paintings often depict bishops in ornate vestments.”
  2. Any of the special articles of clothing worn by members of the clergy etc., especially a garment worn at the celebration of the Eucharist.
    “liturgical vestment”
    “ceremonial vestment”
    “ecclesiastical vestment”
  3. (in-plural)Clothing.
  4. (archaic)An article of clothing, especially an outer garment.

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Etymology

From Middle English vestement, vestment, from Old French vestement, from Latin vestīmentum. By surface analysis, vest + -ment. Compare French vêtement.

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