vestment

noun

Etymology: From Middle English vestement, vestment, from Old French vestement, from Latin vestīmentum. By surface analysis, vest + -ment. Compare French vêtement.

1. A robe, gown, or other article of clothing worn as an indication of office.

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

   “Medieval paintings often depict bishops in ornate vestments.”

2. Any of the special articles of clothing worn by members of the clergy etc., especially a garment worn at the celebration of the Eucharist.

   “liturgical vestment”

   “ceremonial vestment”

3. Clothing.
4. An article of clothing, especially an outer garment.