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accoutre

Pronunciation: /əˈkuːtə/

(US also accouter)
Definition of accoutre

verb (accoutres, accoutring, accoutred; US accouters, accoutering, accoutered)

[with object]
  • clothe or equip in something noticeable or impressive: magnificently accoutred, he was led up to the high altar

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French accoutrer, from Old French acoustrer, from a- (from Latin ad 'to, at') + cousture 'sewing'

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