Definition of VESTMENT

vestment

Meanings

Plural: vestments

Noun

  • gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
  • A robe, gown, or other article of clothing worn as an indication of office.
  • Any of the special articles of clothing worn by members of the clergy etc., especially a garment worn at the celebration of the Eucharist.
  • Clothing.
  • An article of clothing, especially an outer garment.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English vestement, vestment, from Old French vestement, from Latin vestīmentum. By surface analysis, vest + -ment. Compare French vêtement.

Scrabble Score: 13

vestment is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
vestment is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vestment is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

vestment is a valid Words With Friends word