Accoutre

Pronunciation: /əˈkuːtər/

Definitions of accoutre

verb to outfit or equip, typically with military gear or clothing

Example Sentences

A1 She accoutred herself in her best dress for the party.

A2 He accoutred his backpack with all the necessary supplies for the camping trip.

B1 The soldiers were accoutred with helmets, body armor, and rifles.

B2 The knight accoutred himself with a shield and sword before heading into battle.

C1 The fashion designer accoutred the models in stunning couture gowns for the runway show.

C2 The explorer accoutred his expedition team with top-of-the-line gear for their journey to the Arctic.

Examples of accoutre in a Sentence

formal The soldiers were accoutred with the latest military gear before heading into battle.

informal I need to accoutre myself with some warm clothes before going out in this cold weather.

slang She always accoutres herself in the trendiest outfits.

figurative The artist accoutred the canvas with vibrant colors, bringing the painting to life.

Grammatical Forms of accoutre

• past tense: accoutred
• plural: accoutres
• comparative: more accoutred
• superlative: most accoutred
• present tense: accoutres
• future tense: will accoutre
• perfect tense: has accoutred
• continuous tense: is accoutreing
• singular: accoutre
• positive degree: accoutre
• infinitive: accoutre
• gerund: accoutreing
• participle: accoutred

Origin and Evolution of accoutre

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'accoutre' originated from the Middle French word 'acostrer' meaning to equip or dress.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'accoutre' has come to mean to outfit or supply with equipment or clothing, especially in a military context.