Rainment
/ˈreɪn.mənt/noun
A term for clothing or dress, particularly outer garments.
Did you know?The word 'rainment' evokes the idea of garments that safeguard against the elements, historically linked to the notion of being shielded from the wrath of nature or the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
raiment
“Clothing or attire, often implying adornment or elegance.”
Late Latin
Latin
regimentum
“A system of rule or control, hinting at the governance of one's appearance.”
Proto-Germanic
Proto-Germanic
raimaz
“A term for clothing, related to concepts of covering and protection.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*reg-
“A root meaning 'to rule' or 'to guide,' connecting the idea of clothing to authority and status.”