clothe vs vest

clothe is not a noun while vest is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clothe	No	No	Yes	No
vest	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, vest is a hyponym of clothe; that is, vest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clothe:

clothe (noun)	vest (noun)
	a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
	a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

clothe (verb)	vest (verb)
provide with clothes or put clothes on	clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes
cover as if with clothing	clothe oneself in ecclesiastical garments
furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors	place (authority, property, or rights) in the control of a person or group of persons
	become legally vested
	provide with power and authority