Definition of vestment Vestment
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We found 6 definitions of vestment from 4 different sources.
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What does vestment mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: vestments |
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| vestment - gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy | ||
| robe, gown any loose flowing garment | ||
| alb a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests | ||
| cassock a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers | ||
| chasuble a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass | ||
| humeral veil, veil a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl | ||
| orphrey a richly embroidered edging on an ecclesiastical vestment | ||
| pallium cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome | ||
| pontifical the vestments and other insignia of a pontiff (especially a bishop) | ||
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Wiktionary 
- vestment (Noun)
A robe or gown worn as an indication of office. - vestment (Noun)
Any of the robes worn by members of the clergy etc. , especially a garment worn at the celebration of the Eucharist.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- vestment (n.)
A covering or garment; some part of clothing or dress - vestment (n.)
any priestly garment.
Part of speech
🔤- vestment, noun, singular of vestments.
