noun
Meaning 1
A single article of clothing.
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noun
A single article of clothing.
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noun
The visible exterior in which a thing is invested or embodied.
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Usage: figuratively
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noun
Ellipsis of temple garment.
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Usage: Mormonism, abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
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verb
To clothe in a garment.
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Usage: transitive
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noun
an article of clothing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment
Narrower terms: breechcloth, breechclout, loincloth, burqa, burka, camlet, diaper, nappy, napkin, fur, gown, surgical gown, scrubs, haik, haick, hand-me-down, head covering, veil, hose, ironing, jump suit, jumpsuit, kanzu, laundry, wash, washing, washables, legging, leging, leg covering, leotard, unitard, body suit, cat suit, mending, motley, neckwear, overgarment, outer garment, peplos, peplus, peplum, raglan, reversible, robe, romper, romper suit, sackcloth, scapular, scapulary, scarf, sealskin, separate, shirt, silks, skirt, stomacher, straitjacket, straightjacket, suit, suit of clothes, sunsuit, swaddling clothes, swaddling bands, sweater, jumper, sweat suit, sweatsuit, sweats, workout suit, swimsuit, swimwear, bathing suit, swimming costume, bathing costume, trouser, pant, undergarment, unmentionable, vest, waistcoat, weeds, widow's weeds, wet suit, wraparound
verb
provide with clothes or put clothes on
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, habilitate, fit out, apparel
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change state, turn
Narrower terms: prim, prim up, prim out, cover, wrap up, jacket, frock, shirt, habit, vesture, overdress, overclothe, underdress, corset, shoe, coat, costume, dress up, vest, robe, gown
History
From Middle English garment, garement, garnement, from Old French garnement, guarnement, from Old French garnir, guarnir (“to protect, fortify, clothe, garnish, adorn”), from Frankish *warnijan (“to ward off, refuse, deny”). More at English garnish.
Across languages
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