verb
revest
Revest (verb) means to dress (a priest or other religious figure) in ritual garments, especially to celebrate Mass or another service.
verb
1
To dress (a priest or other religious figure) in ritual garments, especially to celebrate Mass or another service.
2
To reclothe; to dress again.
3
To return (property) to a former owner; to reinstate
4
To invest again with possession or office.
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman revestir, revestre et al., Middle French revestir, and their source, Late Latin revestire, from Latin re- + to clothe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of revest?
"revest" (verb) means to dress (a priest or other religious figure) in ritual garments, especially to celebrate Mass or another service.
What are the different meanings of revest?
"revest" has 3 main meanings: 1. To dress (a priest or other religious figure) in ritual garments, especially to celebrate Mass or another service; 2. To reclothe; to dress again; 3. To return (property) to a former owner; to reinstate.