vestment

vest·ment

noun \ˈves(t)-mənt\

Definition of VESTMENT

1

a : an outer garment; especially : a robe of ceremony or office b plural : clothing, garb

2

: a covering resembling a garment

3

: one of the articles of the ceremonial attire and insignia worn by ecclesiastical officiants and assistants as indicative of their rank and appropriate to the rite being celebrated

— vest·men·tal \ves(t)-ˈmen-t^əl\ adjective

Origin of VESTMENT

Middle English vestement, from Anglo-French, from Latin vestimentum, from vestire to clothe

First Known Use: 13th century