vestment en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈvɛstmənt/
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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.
Meanings
-
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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Any of the special articles of clothing worn by members of the clergy etc., especially a garment worn at the celebration of the Eucharist.
ecclesiastical vestment
liturgical vestment
ceremonial vestment
- (plural, plural-only) Clothing.
- (archaic) An article of clothing, especially an outer garment.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| vestments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
invest · vest · vestibule · vesture
Synonyms
Translations (13)
pl ornat (robe worn by members of the clergy) · hu ornátus (robe worn by members of the clergy) · cs háv (robe worn by members of the clergy) · ka სამოსელი (robe worn by members of the clergy) · ga brat altóra (robe worn by members of the clergy) · ru облаче́ние (robe worn by members of the clergy) · cs roucho (robe worn by members of the clergy) · ga éide (robe worn by members of the clergy) · cs oděv (robe worn by members of the clergy) · hu miseruha (robe worn by members of the clergy) · mk о́дежда (robe worn by members of the clergy) · de Ornat (robe worn by members of the clergy) · el άμφιο (robe worn by members of the clergy)