v.
Pronunciation: ə - ' t ī (- ə )r
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: at · tired ; at · tir · ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French atirer to equip, prepare, attire, from a- (fr. Latin ad- ) + tire order, rank, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English t ī r glory, ornament
Date: 14th century
: to put garments on : DRESS , ARRAY especially : to clothe in fancy or rich garments