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vestment

/ˈvɛst.mənt/

Translations

vestmentnoun

vestments

/ˈvɛst.mənt/

облачение

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

Священник надел облачение перед началом мессы.

Additional translations

ризацерк.; особенно в православной традиции

одеяниекнижн.; устар.

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Antonyms

vestmentadjective

/ˈvɛstmənt/

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

Additional translations

ризничныйцерк.; о предметах, связанных с облачениями духовенства

Synonyms

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.

vestmentadjective

Relating to or intended for clerical vestments.

The sacristy was equipped with a new vestment cupboard.