noun
- clothing or garments, especially fine or elaborate ones
Usage: archaic; literary
Examples
- The queen appeared in her finest raiments for the coronation ceremony.
- Medieval nobles wore elaborate raiments made of silk and velvet.
- The museum displayed ancient raiments from various cultures.
- She packed her raiments carefully in the trunk before the journey.
- The priest donned his ceremonial raiments for the special service.
- Rich merchants could afford luxurious raiments imported from distant lands.