vestments

Meanings

• noun

  Clerical garments or robes, especially those worn by the Catholic clergy during the administration of the sacraments.

  - "The priest put on his vestments before celebrating Mass."
  - "The vestments of the bishop were richly decorated."

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Rhymes

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vestment , investment , department , investmentment

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Variants

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vestment , vestmental , vestments

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Etymology

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From Old French vesment, from vestir 'to dress'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'vestments' comes from the Latin word vestire, which means 'to clothe'.

2. The color of a priest's vestments can indicate his rank or role within the church. For example, bishops wear purple vestments, while deacons wear red vestments.

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1. liturgical vestments: A collection of vestments used in Christian liturgy, including the alb, cassock, cincture, stole, and chasuble.

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In Christian liturgy, vestments are used to signify the role and rank of the wearer. Different vestments are worn for different parts of the Mass or other religious ceremonies. For example, the alb is a white undergarment worn by all clergy, while the chasuble is a sleeveless tunic worn over the alb by the celebrant.

How to Memorize "vestments"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the different pieces of vestments, such as the alb, cassock, and chasuble. Imagine their colors and textures.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the different vestments with the roles and functions of the clergy. For example, the alb is worn under all other vestments, while the chasuble is worn during the Eucharist.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym ALBCS to remember the order of vestments: Alb, Cassock, Bursa (a small purse worn under the chasuble), Cincture, and Stole.

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