ACCOUTRE


Meaning of ACCOUTRE in English

[ ə'ku:tə ]

( US accouter )

■ verb ( ~s , accoutring , ~d ; US accouters , accoutering , accoutered ) clothe or equip in something noticeable or impressive.

Origin

C16: from Fr. ~r , from OFr. acoustrer , from a- (from L. ad 'to, at') + cousture 'sewing'.

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