vestiarian
adjective,
often capitalized
ves·ti·ar·i·an
\¦vestē¦a(a)rēən\
Definition of vestiarian
: of, relating to, or constituting a controversy over ecclesiastical vestments in 16th century England at present a refugee in consequence of the Vestiarian controversy — J. Y. Evans
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Origin and Etymology of vestiarian
Latin vestiarius vestiary + English -an
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