Raiment
/ˈreɪ.mənt/noun
Clothing or garments.
Did you know?The word 'raiment' comes from a term meaning to 'put on', symbolizing not just clothing but the armor of one's social status and power.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
raiment
“Clothing or garments, derived from the verb 'raimler', meaning to put on or dress.”
Late Latin
Latin
regimentum
“A term meaning order or arrangement, reflecting the idea of dressing as a form of social order.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*reg-
“To rule or to guide, emphasizing the role of clothing in establishing identity and authority.”
Middle English
Middle English
raiment
“Adopted directly from Old French, it retained its meaning related to clothing and garments.”
Modern English
English
raiment
“Continues to refer to clothing, often with an archaic or literary connotation.”