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accoutrement

Syllabification: (ac·cou·tre·ment)

(also accouterment)
Definition of accoutrement

noun

(usually accoutrements)
  • additional items of dress or equipment, or other items carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity:the accoutrements of religious ritual

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French, from accoutrer 'clothe, equip' (see accoutre)

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