superinvestiture
/ˌsuːpərɪnˈvɛstɪtʃə/ /ˌsuːpərɪnˈvɛstɪtjʊə/ /ˌsjuːpərɪnˈvɛstɪtʃə/Chiefly Theology. Now rare
noun
An outer garment.
- Only in figurative contexts with reference to 2 Corinthians 5:2–4..
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in John Howe (1630–1705), Presbyterian minister. From super- + investiture.