Synonyms for raiment

Grammar : Noun

Spell : rey-muh nt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈreɪ mənt

Définition of raiment

Origin : c.1400, "clothing, vesture" (archaic), shortening of arayment "clothing" (late 14c.), from Anglo-French araiement, from Old French areement, from areer "to array" (see array (v.)).

noun attire
noun clothes

Example sentences :

Dick would be content if she went about in raiment made of dusters and bath towels.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

Every rag of raiment that man has on he stole from my husband's wardrobe at the Hall.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

St Matthew says, "His face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light."
Extract from : « Miracles of Our Lord » by George MacDonald

Then in a cabinet I superintended Cousin Egbert's change of raiment.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

She had a doll, its raiment in about the same condition as her own, tucked under one arm.
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

It seemed an idle tale to say that any one could be lacking bread and raiment.
Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable

And now the hill-side and valley began to put on the raiment of a new year.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

In clawin' together said raiment, Nellie, that'll give you some impression of size.'
Extract from : « Faro Nell and Her Friends » by Alfred Henry Lewis

Take this brave fellow up there and find him a change of raiment.
Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini

"In the scantiness of your raiment, Citoyenne," he answered acidly.
Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini

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