vestment

Definition

A robe, gown, or other article of clothing worn as an indication of office.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "The priest wore a white vestment during the ceremony."
• "Medieval paintings often depict bishops in ornate vestments."
• "liturgical vestment"

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