Word Study
accoutrement
CIDE DICTIONARY
accoutrement, n.
an item of clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of one's main clothing. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
accoutrement, n. (US accouterment) (usu. in pl.)
1 equipment, trappings.
2 Mil. a soldier's outfit other than weapons and garments.
1 equipment, trappings.
2 Mil. a soldier's outfit other than weapons and garments.
Etymology
F (as ACCOUTRE)
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