accoutre
|ac-cou-tre|
C1
🇺🇸
/əˈkuːtər/
🇬🇧
/əˈkuːtə/
equip or outfit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accoutre' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'accoutrer,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'couter' meant 'sew.'
Historical Evolution
'accoutrer' transformed into the English word 'accoutre' during the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sew or stitch together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to equip or outfit.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/15 13:06