VESTS

Scrabble

WWF

V(4) E(1) S(1) T(1) S(1)

NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓

Definition

noun

A loose robe or outer garment worn historically by men in Arab or Middle Eastern countries.
A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.
A sleeveless garment, often with a low-cut neck, usually worn under a shirt or blouse.

verb

To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely.
To clothe with authority, power, etc.; to put in possession; to invest; to furnish; to endow; followed by with and the thing conferred.
“to vest a court with power to try cases of life and death”
To place or give into the possession or discretion of some person or authority; to commit to another; with in before the possessor.
“The power of life and death is vested in the king, or in the courts.”