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 put clothes back on someone.
3
To give property back to its previous owner.
4
To restore someone to possession or an official position once more.
"to revest a magistrate with authority"
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Etymology
Came from Anglo-Norman revestir, revestre and other variants, and Middle French revestir, all going back to 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 put clothes back on someone; 3. To give property back to its previous owner.
