revêtir

French

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) to clothe, dress (those in need or for ceremonial purposes)
  • (transitive) to invest formally give authority, titles, responsibilities, install in office
  • (transitive) to disguise, hide
  • (transitive) to put on, dress oneself in
  • (transitive) to take on, to assume (aspect, form or appearance)
  • (transitive) to coat, treat, cover, overlay, plaster put a protective cover on (such as wooden support for a trench)
  • (transitive) to cover, blanket

Etymology

Affix from French vêtir.

Origin

French

vêtir

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