vestiarian

adjective

ves·​ti·​ar·​i·​an

¦vestē¦a(a)rēən

often capitalized

: of, relating to, or constituting a controversy over ecclesiastical vestments in 16th century England

at present a refugee in consequence of the Vestiarian controversy

—J. Y. Evans

Word History

Etymology

Latin vestiarius vestiary + English -an

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