[ac.cou.tre.ment] or ac.cou.ter.ment n (1549) 1 a: equipment, trappings; specif: a soldier's outfit usu. not including clothes and weapons--usu. used in pl. b: an accessory item of clothing or equipment--usu. used in pl.
2. archaic: the act of accoutring
3: an identifying and often superficial characteristic or device--usu. used in pl. "~s of power that define our diplomacy --Elizabeth Drew"