accoutrement
n. clothing, equipment; soldier's equipment | ||||
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Accoutrement Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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accoutrement
Noun
1. clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
(synonym) accessory, accouterment
(hypernym) clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear
(hyponym) belt
Noun
1. clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
(synonym) accessory, accouterment
(hypernym) clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear
(hyponym) belt
| GLOSSARY OF ESOTERIC WORDS |
accoutrement
(accouterment)
1.a soldier's outfit usu. not including clothes and weapons--usu. used in pl.
2.an identifying and often superficial characteristic or device--usu. used in pl. ---accoutrements of power that define our diplomacy --Elizabeth Drew
eg:Among the Paris crowd, who are supposed to be so clever, there are some men who fancy themselves infinitely more attractive in uniform than in their ordinary clothes, and who attribute to women so depraved
a taste that they believe they will be favorably impressed by the aspect of a busby and of military ccoutrements.
(accouterment)
1.a soldier's outfit usu. not including clothes and weapons--usu. used in pl.
2.an identifying and often superficial characteristic or device--usu. used in pl. ---accoutrements of power that define our diplomacy --Elizabeth Drew
eg:Among the Paris crowd, who are supposed to be so clever, there are some men who fancy themselves infinitely more attractive in uniform than in their ordinary clothes, and who attribute to women so depraved
a taste that they believe they will be favorably impressed by the aspect of a busby and of military ccoutrements.
| The Knighthood, Chivalry & Tournaments Arms and Armour Glossary |
Accoutrement
All the pieces of a knight’s office: his sword , symbolizing justice and mercy; his spurs , chain of fealty , and military belt .
All the pieces of a knight’s office: his sword , symbolizing justice and mercy; his spurs , chain of fealty , and military belt .
Accoutrement Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Clothing
Clothing protects the vulnerable nude human body from extremes of weather and other features of the environment. It is worn for safety, comfort, modesty and to reflect , cultural and social meaning. Human beings are the only creatures known to wear clothing voluntarily, although some people put clothing on their pets.
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