attirail
|at-ti-rail|
C2
/ˌætɪˈreɪ/
equipment; trappings
Etymology
Etymology Information
'attirail' originates from French, specifically the word 'attirail' (or Old French 'atreil'), where the root referred to 'equipment' or 'harness.'
Historical Evolution
'attirail' changed from Old French 'atreil' (meaning 'harness, equipment') and was borrowed into English with essentially the same sense, becoming the English 'attirail.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'harness or equipment' in French/Old French, and over time it retained the general meaning of 'equipment, paraphernalia' in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
equipment, gear, or paraphernalia associated with a particular activity; trappings or accoutrements.
He carried all his hunting attirail into the blind.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/11/16 04:12