accouterment

[ uh-koo-ter-muh nt, -truh- ]
/ əˈku tər mənt, -trə- /

noun

personal clothing, accessories, etc.
the equipment, excluding weapons and clothing, of a soldier.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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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

Words nearby accouterment

accounting, accounting machine, accounting period, accouplement, accouter, accouterment, accoutre, accoutrement, accra, accrd., accredit
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Words related to accoutrements

bag, material, container, gear, apparatus, regalia, machinery, habit, garb, vestment, uniform, costume, apparel, dress, getup, clothes, equipment, paraphernalia, luggage, trappings

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