Reference meaning

revest

verb·Reference

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To dress (a priest or other religious figure) in ritual garments, especially to celebrate Mass or another service.

Other meanings

2. verb

To reclothe; to dress again.

3. verb

To return (property) to a former owner; to reinstate

4. verb

To invest again with possession or office.

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