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Definition of Vestment
1. Noun. Gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy.
Specialized synonyms: Alb, Cassock, Chasuble, Humeral Veil, Veil, Pallium, Pontifical, Surplice
Generic synonyms: Gown, Robe
Terms within: Orphrey
Derivative terms: Vest, Vestmental
Generic synonyms: Gown, Robe
Terms within: Orphrey
Derivative terms: Vest, Vestmental
Definition of Vestment
1. n. A covering or garment; some part of clothing or dress
2. n. A covering or garment; some part of clothing or dress
Definition of Vestment
1. one of the ceremonial garments of the clergy [n -S]
Medical Definition of Vestment
1. A covering or garment; some part of clothing or dress; specifically, any priestly garment. "Royal vestiment." . "Priests in holy vestments." . " The sculptor could not give vestments suitable to the quality of the persons represented." (Dryden) Origin: OE. Vestement, vestiment, OF. Vestement, vestiment, F. Vetement, fr. L. Vestimentum, fr. Vestire to clothe, fr. Vestis a garment, clothing. See Vest. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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