Dalmatic vs. Vestment

Dalmaticnoun

A long wide-sleeved tunic, which serves as a liturgical vestment in the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches and is worn by a deacon at the Eucharist or Mass and, although infrequently, by bishops as an undergarment above the alb.

Dalmatic

The dalmatic is a long, wide-sleeved tunic, which serves as a liturgical vestment in the Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, United Methodist, and some other churches. When used, it is the proper vestment of a deacon at Mass, Holy Communion or other services such as baptism or marriage held in the context of a Eucharistic service.

Vestmentnoun

A robe, gown, or other article of clothing worn as an indication of office.

Vestmentnoun

Any of the special articles of clothing worn by members of the clergy etc., especially a garment worn at the celebration of the Eucharist.

Vestmentnoun

(in plural) Clothing.

Vestmentnoun

(archaic) An article of clothing, especially an outer garment.

Vestmentnoun

A covering or garment; some part of clothing or dress

Vestmentnoun

gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy

Vestment

Vestments are liturgical garments and articles associated primarily with the Christian religion, especially among the Eastern Orthodox, Catholics (Western Church and Eastern Churches), Anglicans, and Lutherans. Many other groups also make use of liturgical garments; this was a point of controversy in the Protestant Reformation and sometimes since, in particular during the Ritualist controversies in England in the 19th century.