parament

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Definition of parament in English English dictionary

A liturgical hanging on and around the altar, as well as the cloth hanging from the pulpit and lectern

A hanging or ornament of a room of state

A type of elaborate robe especially as worn by someone in power or a religious official

as of a state apartment; rich and elegant robes worn by men of rank; chiefly in the plural

Ornamental hangings, furniture, etc

Hyphenation

par·a·ment

Etymology

[ 'par-&-m&nt ] (noun.) 15th century. From Anglo-Norman parement, Middle French parement, from Late Latin paramentum, from Latin parare (“prepare”) + mensam (“table”).