vestment
pronunciation
How to pronounce vestment in British English:
UK [ˈvestmənt]
How to pronounce vestment in American English:
US [ˈvɛstmənt]
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- Noun:
- gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
Word Origin
- vestment
- vestment: see vest
- vestment (n.)
- c. 1300, from Old French vestment (12c., Modern French vêtement), from Latin vestimentum "clothing, clothes," from vestire "to clothe" (see wear (v.)). Related: Vestments; vestmental.
Example
- 1. A vestment worn by ancient hebrew priests .
- 2. Of or relating to or resembling a vestment .
- 3. A long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating mass .
- 4. Kimono , vestment , waistband , art hanging etc.
- 5. With all the deals last year , in vestment investment banks did well .