accouterment

[ uh-koo-ter-muh nt, -truh- ]

/ əˈku tər mənt, -trə- /

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noun

personal clothing, accessories, etc.

the equipment, excluding weapons and clothing, of a soldier.

Nearby words

accounting, accounting machine, accounting period, accouplement, accouter, accoutrement, accoutre, accoutrement, accoutrements, accra, accrd.

Also especially British, ac·cou·tre·ment.

Origin of accouterment

From the Middle French word accou(s)trement, dating back to 1540–50. See accouter, -ment

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Examples from the Web for accoutrement

My vehement dislike for the accoutrement stems back to 1982 when I was asked to wear pink roses in my hair to a family wedding.
Flower Crowns Are Phony and Must Die|Sara Lieberman|September 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
OJST is motivated by a similar aim to spread awareness, although one more focused on the practice of sex and its accoutrement.
‘Oh Joy Sex Toy’: The Internet’s Most Radical Sex-Fueled Comic Strip|Rich Goldstein|May 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This more intimate look at the first ladies—or at least their accoutrement—opens to the public Nov. 19.
Smithsonian’s First Ladies Collection Offers More Intimate Look at History|Robin Givhan|November 18, 2011|DAILY BEAST
These changes were judged to be sufficient for my accoutrement.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Vol. XV., No. 85. January, 1875.|Various

The men-at-arms sank to their knees with a rattle and ring of accoutrement.
Under the Witches' Moon|Nathan Gallizier
Cabrera, nervously fingering his accoutrement and signing papers at a folding table, found time to eye him with curiosity.
The Firebrand|S. R. Crockett
The porter, who was naturally a man of some experience, judged my accoutrement to be well chosen.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson
If I raise a shout they will come here, kill you, and take away your horses and accoutrement.
Chaitanya's Life And Teachings|Krishna das Kaviraja

British Dictionary definitions for accoutrement

accoutrement

US accouterment (əˈkuːtərmənt)

/ (əˈkuːtrəmənt, əˈkuːtə-) /

noun

equipment worn by soldiers in addition to their clothing and weapons

(usually plural) clothing, equipment, etc; trappingsthe correct accoutrements for any form of sport

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accouterment

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British Dictionary definitions for accoutrement

accoutrement

US accouterment (əˈkuːtərmənt)

noun