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vestment

vest·ment

UK/ˈvɛstmənt/ US/ˈvɛstmɛnt/ uncommon archaic

noun

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gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy

Origin

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

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