vestment

/ˈvɛst.mənt/

Definitions

1. noun

a garment, especially a ceremonial or liturgical one

“The priest wore a white vestment during the wedding ceremony.”

2. noun

a type of investment, especially in real estate

“The couple made a large vestment in the downtown property, hoping to rent it out.”

3. noun

a deposit of minerals or ore

“The geologists discovered a significant vestment of gold in the mine.”

4. verb

to invest or provide with a vestment

“The tailor vestment the bishop with a new cloak.”

Synonyms

  • clothing
  • garb
  • garment
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Antonyms

  • disrobe
  • undress