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vestment

/ˈvɛst.mənt/

vestmentnoun

vestments

/ˈvɛst.mənt/

Translations

ornement liturgiqueSe dit surtout des vêtements cérémoniels du clergé.

The priest donned his vestment before the start of the mass.

Le prêtre a revêtu son ornement liturgique avant le début de la messe.

Additional translations

vêtementSens archaïque ou littéraire : habillement en général.

Definitions

A garment, especially a robe or gown worn as an indication of office or state, often used in religious ceremonies.

The priest donned his vestment before the start of the mass.

Any of the ceremonial garments worn by members of the clergy during services.

The bishop's vestments were richly embroidered with gold thread.

Clothing; apparel; dress (archaic or literary).

He laid aside the heavy woolen vestment he had worn on the journey.

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vestmentadjective

/ˈvɛstmənt/

Used attributively to describe items associated with clerical garments (e.g., "vestment case").

Translations

vestimentaireRelatif aux ornements ou vêtements liturgiques.

The sacristy was equipped with a new vestment cupboard.

La sacristie était équipée d'une nouvelle armoire vestimentaire.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for clerical vestments.

The sacristy was equipped with a new vestment cupboard.

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