| 释义 |
ves·ti·ary
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 |