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Word: Vest
Speech Type: Noun
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
an undergarment worn on the upper part of the body, typically having no sleeves.
Short Definition:undergarment worn on upper part of body
a garment worn on the upper part of the body for a particular purpose
Short Definition:garment worn on upper part of body for particular purpose
Examples:- a running vest
- a bulletproof vest
a waistcoat or sleeveless jacket.
Short Definition:waistcoat or sleeveless jacket
Word: Vest
Speech Type: Verb
vɛst
confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone
Short Definition:confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone
Examples:- executive power is vested in the President
(of a chorister or member of the clergy) put on vestments
Short Definition:(of chorister or member of clergy) put on vestments
Examples:- he approaches the altar to vest for Mass
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