[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


Phrases:

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’

[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)


Phrases:

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’