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[vɛst], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an undergarment worn on the upper part of the body, typically having no sleeves
- a garment worn on the upper part of the body for a particular purpose
(e.g: a running vest)
- a waistcoat or sleeveless jacket
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Origin
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late Middle English (as a verb): from Old French vestu ‘clothed’, past participle of vestir, from Latin vestire; the noun (early 17th century, denoting a loose outer garment) from French veste, via Italian from Latin vestis ‘garment’
[vɛst], (Verb)
Definitions:
- confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone
(e.g: executive power is vested in the President)
- (of a chorister or member of the clergy) put on vestments
(e.g: he approaches the altar to vest for Mass)
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Origin
:
late Middle English (as a verb): from Old French vestu ‘clothed’, past participle of vestir, from Latin vestire; the noun (early 17th century, denoting a loose outer garment) from French veste, via Italian from Latin vestis ‘garment’
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