'accoutrement' originates from French, specifically the word 'accoutrer,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'couter' meant 'sew.'

'accoutrer' transformed into the English word 'accoutrement,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accoutrements.'

Initially, it meant 'to sew or equip,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'additional items of dress or equipment.'