vesture

¹ves·ture

noun \ˈves-chər, ˈvesh-\

Definition of VESTURE

1

a : a covering garment (as a robe or vestment) b : clothing, apparel

2

: something that covers like a garment

Examples of VESTURE

1. <the man's sober vesture contrasted sharply with his companion's festive finery>

Origin of VESTURE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from vestir to clothe — more at vest

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to VESTURE

Synonyms: apparel, attire, clobber [British slang], clothes, costumery, dress, duds, garments, gear, habiliment(s), habit [archaic], rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vestments, clothing, wear, wearables, weeds

Related Words: garderobe, wardrobe; array, bravery, caparison, finery, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, pretties, regalia, trim; foofaraw, frippery, gaudery, tawdry, trumpery [archaic]; tatters; costume, ensemble, frock, garb, getup, guise, livery, outfit; civvies (also civies), mufti; couture, prêt-à-porter (or pret-a-porter), ready-to-wear, tailoring; activewear, loungewear, outerwear, playwear, sportswear; nightclothes, sleepwear, smallclothes, underclothes, underwear; haberdashery, menswear

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Rhymes with VESTURE

gesture