parament

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English

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Etymology

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From Anglo-Norman parement, Middle French parement, from Medieval Latin parāmentum, from parō (adorn) + -mentum.

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Noun

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parament (plural paraments)

  1. (now historical) A type of elaborate robe especially as worn by someone in power or a religious official.
  2. A liturgical hanging on and around the altar, as well as the cloth hanging from the pulpit and lectern.
  3. A hanging or ornament of a room of state.

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Middle Dutch parament, from Old French parament, from Medieval Latin parāmentum.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌpaː.raːˈmɛnt/
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  • Hyphenation: pa‧ra‧ment
  • Rhymes: -ɛnt

Noun

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parament n (plural paramenten, diminutive paramentje n)

  1. (Christianity) parament (liturgical hanging)

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Old French

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Noun

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parament oblique singularm (oblique plural paramenz or paramentz, nominative singular paramenz or paramentz, nominative plural parament)

  1. (9th century) Alternative form of parement