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