vestment

Etymology

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

noun

  1. A robe, gown, or other article of clothing worn as an indication of office.
  2. Any of the special articles of clothing worn by members of the clergy etc., especially a garment worn at the celebration of the Eucharist.
  3. (in the plural) Clothing.
  4. (archaic) An article of clothing, especially an outer garment.

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