Английский Этимологический словарь - vest (v.)

- c.1425, "to put in possession of a person," from M.Fr. vestir, from M.L. vestire "to put into possession, to invest," from L. vestire "to clothe," from vestis "garment, clothing." The noun originally meant "loose outer garment" (1613), from Fr. veste, from It. vesta, veste "robe, gown," from L. vestis. The sleeveless garment worn by men beneath the coat was introduced by Charles II.