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accoutrement

Pronunciation: /əˈkuːtəm(ə)nt, -trə-/
(US also accouterment)
Definition of accoutrement

noun

(usually accoutrements)
  • an additional item of dress or equipment:the accoutrements of religious ritual

Origin:

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

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