accoutrement

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[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

From Middle French accoustrement, from accoustrer + -ment, from Old French acostrer (arrange, sew up)

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Singular
accoutrement

Plural
accoutrements, usually in plural form

accoutrement (accoutrements, usually in plural form)

  1. an accessory
  2. apparatus needed for a task or journey
  3. military equipment other than weapons and uniform
  4. trappings

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From accoutrer +‎ -ment.

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  • IPA: /akutʁəmɑ̃/

[edit] Noun

accoutrement m. (plural accoutrements)

  1. (obsolete) (elaborate) outfit
  2. (colloquial, pejorative) get-up