VESTIARY


Meaning of VESTIARY in English

I. ˈvestēˌerē, -ri noun

( -es )

Etymology: Middle English vestiarie, from Old French vestiaire, vestiarie, from Medieval Latin vestiarium, from Latin vestire to clothe, put on + -arium -ary, noun suffix — more at vest

1.

a. : a robing room (as of a church) : vestry

b. : a room (as in a monastery) where clothing is stored and attended ; also : cloakroom

c. : a storage chest (as for clothing)

2. : clothing , raiment ; especially : a set of clerical vestments

3. : any of various medieval officials or household officers ; specifically : an ecclesiastical dignitary who is charged in some cathedrals with the robing of the canons

II. adjective

Etymology: Latin vestiarius, from vestis garment, attire + -arius -ary, adjective suffix — more at wear

: of or relating to clothes and especially vestments

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