vestiarian

adjective

ves·​ti·​ar·​i·​an
¦vestē¦a(a)rēən
often capitalized
: of, relating to, or constituting a controversy over ecclesiastical vestments in 16th century England
at present a refugee in consequence of the Vestiarian controversyJ. Y. Evans

Word History

Etymology

Latin vestiarius vestiary + English -an

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“Vestiarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vestiarian. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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