ˈvestəˌchu̇(ə)r, -ˌchu̇ə, -_chə(r), -təˌtu̇-, -tə.ˌtyu̇- noun
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Etymology: Medieval Latin vestitura, from Latin vestitus (past participle of vestire to clothe, put on) + -ura -ure — more at vest
1. : investiture
a vestiture of power in the proletariat — Philip Wylie
2. : clothing , garb , dress
3. : something that covers a surface like a garment ; especially : a covering (as of scales, hairs, or spines) on an insect's body or wings