Definitions for vestmentˈvɛst mənt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vest•mentˈvɛst mənt(n.)
a garment, esp. an outer garment.
Category: Clothing
vestments, attire; clothing.
Category: Clothing
an official or ceremonial robe.
Category: Clothing
one of the garments worn by the clergy and their assistants, choristers, etc., during divine service and on other occasions.
Category: Religion
Origin of vestment:
1250–1300; < ML vestīmentum priestly robe, L: garment =vestī(re) to dress
Princeton's WordNet
vestment(noun)
gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
Wiktionary
vestment(Noun)
A robe or gown worn as an indication of office
vestment(Noun)
Any of the robes worn by members of the clergy etc., especially a garment worn at the celebration of the Eucharist
Origin: From vestimentum
Webster Dictionary
Vestment(noun)
a covering or garment; some part of clothing or dress
Vestment(noun)
any priestly garment
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