Par"a*ment (?), n. [Sp. paramento, from parar to prepare, L. parare.]
Ornamental hangings, furniture, etc., as of a state apartment; rich and elegant robes worn by men of rank; -- chiefly in the plural.
[Obs.]
Lords in paraments on their coursers.
Chaucer.
Chamber of paraments, presence chamber of a monarch.
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