noun
vestment
Vestment (noun) means a special robe or gown worn to show someone's official position.
noun
1
A special robe or gown worn to show someone's official position.
"The priest wore a white vestment during the ceremony."
"Medieval paintings often depict bishops in ornate vestments."
2
A special garment worn by clergy, especially during a church service.
3
(formal) A piece of clothing, usually one worn on top.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English vestement, vestment, from Old French vestement, from Latin vestīmentum. By surface analysis it is vest + -ment. Compare French vêtement.
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What is the meaning of vestment?
"vestment" (noun) means a special robe or gown worn to show someone's official position.
What are the different meanings of vestment?
"vestment" has 3 main meanings: 1. A special robe or gown worn to show someone's official position; 2. A special garment worn by clergy, especially during a church service; 3. (formal) A piece of clothing, usually one worn on top.
