parament

noun

par·​a·​ment ˈper-ə-mənt How to pronounce parament (audio)
ˈpa-rə-
: an ornamental ecclesiastical hanging or vestment

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Medieval Latin paramentum, from parare to adorn, from Latin, to prepare — more at pare

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of parament was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near parament

Cite this Entry

“Parament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parament. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

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