accoutre
[ uh-koo-ter ]
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How to use accoutre in a sentence
Let us exchange shields, and accoutre ourselves in Grecian suits; whether craft or courage, who will ask of an enemy?
The Aeneid of Virgil | VirgilDietrich then donned his armour and was assisted to accoutre himself by Hildebrand.
Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine | Lewis Spence
British Dictionary definitions for accoutre
accoutre
US accouter
/ (əˈkuːtə) /
verb
(tr; usually passive) to provide with equipment or dress, esp military
Origin of accoutre
1C16: from Old French accoustrer to equip with clothing, ultimately related to Latin consuere to sew together
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