vestiture
noun
ves·ti·ture
\ˈvestəˌchu̇(ə)r, -ˌchu̇ə, -chə(r), -təˌtu̇-, -tə‧ˌtyu̇-\
Definition of vestiture
-s
1 : investiture a vestiture of power in the proletariat — Philip Wylie
3 : something that covers a surface like a garment; especially : a covering (as of scales, hairs, or spines) on an insect's body or wings
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Origin and Etymology of vestiture
Medieval Latin vestitura, from Latin vestitus (past participle of vestire to clothe, put on) + -ura -ure — more at vest
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