vestments

UK
/ˈvɛst.mənts/
US
/ˈvɛst.mənts/

Translations

vestmentnoun

vestments

pl

vestments
pl
UK
/ˈvɛst.mənt/
US
/ˈvɛst.mənt/
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

vestmentnoun
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.