COSTUME


Meaning of COSTUME in English

■ noun a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period.

↘a set of clothes worn by an actor or performer for a role.

↘ Brit. dated a woman's matching jacket and skirt.

■ verb dress in a particular set of clothes.

Origin

C18: from Fr., from Ital. ~ 'custom, fashion, habit', from L. consuetudo (see custom ).

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