Garment
/ˈɡɑːrmənt/noun
An article of clothing.
Did you know?The word 'garment' is linked to the Old French 'garment', which stems from a concept of 'covering', reflecting ancient beliefs in clothing as a shield against malevolent forces.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰer-
“to grasp or enclose”
Latin
Latin
garnire
“to equip or adorn”
Old French
Old French
garment
“a covering or clothing item”
Middle English
Middle English
garmente
“an article of clothing or attire”
Modern English
English
garment
“a specific piece of clothing”