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vest·ment \ˈves(t)mənt\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English vestement, vestiment, from Old French, from Latin vestimentum, from vestire to clothe, put on + -mentum -ment — more at vest 1. a. : a covering or outer garment; especially : a garment or robe of ceremony or office b. vestments plural : clothing, garb, dress 2. : a covering felt to resemble a garment < the verdant vestment which spring spreads over the land > 3. : a liturgical garment : an article of the ceremonial attire and insignia that are worn by ecclesiastical officiants and assistants during divine service as appropriate to the rite and indicative of their hierarchical rank • vest·men·tal \(ˈ) ̷ ̷|mentəl\ adjective |