parament

noun par·a·ment \ˈpa-rə-mənt\

Definition of PARAMENT

: an ornamental ecclesiastical hanging or vestment

Middle English, from Medieval Latin paramentum, from parare to adorn, from Latin, to prepare — more at pare

First Known Use: 15th century

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