accoutre

[ uh-koo-ter ]

verb (used with object)

, ac·cou·tred, ac·cou·tring.

1. Chiefly British. a variant of accouter.

accoutre

/ əˈkuːtə /

verb

1. tr; usually passive to provide with equipment or dress, esp military

Word History and Origins

Origin of accoutre¹

C16: from Old French accoustrer to equip with clothing, ultimately related to Latin consuere to sew together

Example Sentences

Let us exchange shields, and accoutre ourselves in Grecian suits; whether craft or courage, who will ask of an enemy?

From Project Gutenberg

Dietrich then donned his armour and was assisted to accoutre himself by Hildebrand.

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