Vesture
/ˈvɛs.tʃər/noun
Clothing or garments, especially those with a decorative or ceremonial quality.
Did you know?The word 'vesture' is connected to the Latin 'vestire,' meaning to dress, often used in contexts of spiritual or ceremonial garments in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wes-
“to clothe or dress”
Latin
Latin
vestire
“to dress or clothe, especially in a formal or ceremonial manner”
Old French
Old French
vesture
“garment or clothing, often indicating nobility or status”
Middle English
Middle English
vesture
“the act of dressing or the garments themselves, typically with a connotation of formality or elegance”
Modern English
English
vesture
“clothing, especially in a context that suggests adornment or ceremonial significance.”
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