First Known Use: 15th century
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raiment
noun rai·ment \ˈrā-mənt\
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Origin of RAIMENT
Middle English rayment, short for arrayment, from arrayen to array
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raiment
noun rai·ment \ˈrā-mənt\
Definition of RAIMENT for Kids
: clothing
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