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Definition of raiment in English: raimentnoun ˈreɪm(ə)ntˈreɪmənt mass nounalso raimentsarchaic, literary Clothing. ladies clothed in raiment bedecked with jewels Example sentencesExamples - A lone figure stood on the deck, dressed in raiment of yellow and lime, bearing short white hair that stood upright, and wielding a wood staff with a white rabbit carved atop it.
- Acolytes in white and brown raiment came forth, standing just before her.
- It's an especially lovely option at this time of year, with the trees donning their autumnal raiment.
- Poseidon clothes himself in raiment of gold, grasps his gold whip, and takes his stand upon his chariot.
- Their long slender bodies were clothed in raiment so silky, and their staffs issued high command.
Synonyms outfit, clothes, costume, ensemble, suit, clothing, dress, attire, garments, garb, turnout, rig, uniform, livery, array, regalia, robes, finery
Origin Late Middle English: shortening of obsolete arrayment 'dress, outfit'. Rhymes claimant, clamant, payment Definition of raiment in US English: raimentnounˈrāməntˈreɪmənt literary, archaic Clothing. ladies clothed in raiment bedecked with jewels Example sentencesExamples - Poseidon clothes himself in raiment of gold, grasps his gold whip, and takes his stand upon his chariot.
- Acolytes in white and brown raiment came forth, standing just before her.
- Their long slender bodies were clothed in raiment so silky, and their staffs issued high command.
- A lone figure stood on the deck, dressed in raiment of yellow and lime, bearing short white hair that stood upright, and wielding a wood staff with a white rabbit carved atop it.
- It's an especially lovely option at this time of year, with the trees donning their autumnal raiment.
Synonyms outfit, clothes, costume, ensemble, suit, clothing, dress, attire, garments, garb, turnout, rig, uniform, livery, array, regalia, robes, finery
Origin Late Middle English: shortening of obsolete arrayment ‘dress, outfit’. |