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ves·ti·ture
\ˈvestəˌchu̇(ə)r, -ˌchu̇ə, -_chə(r), -təˌtu̇-, -tə.ˌtyu̇-\ noun
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Etymology: Medieval Latin vestitura, from Latin vestitus (past participle of vestire to clothe, put on) + -ura -ure — more at vest
1. : investiture
< a vestiture of power in the proletariat — Philip Wylie >
2. : clothing, garb, dress
3. : something that covers a surface like a garment; especially : a covering (as of scales, hairs, or spines) on an insect's body or wings |