vesture
UK: ˈvɛstʃə | US: ˈvɛstʃər
n. clothing or garments; attire
n. something that covers or envelops (e.g., vegetation covering land)
vt. to clothe or cover with garments
vesture = vest<garment> + ure<noun suffix>
- vest (from Latin vestis, meaning "garment")
- ure (a noun-forming suffix indicating function or result, from Latin -ura)
Etymology Origin:
The word "vesture" traces back to Latin vestis (garment), which evolved into Old French vesture (clothing). The suffix -ure was added to denote the state or result of being clothed. Over time, it broadened to mean any covering, not just fabric. The root "vest" survives in modern English (e.g., "vest," "vestment"), while "vesture" now carries a poetic or archaic tone.
The knight’s vesture gleamed under the sunlight.
Snow vestured the mountains in a white blanket.
The priest wore ceremonial vesture during the service.
Spring brought a fresh vesture of leaves to the forest.
The artist depicted the queen in regal vesture.