Accoutred

Pronunciation: /əˈkuːtərd/

Definitions of accoutred

verb to provide with necessary equipment or clothing

Example Sentences

A1 The knight was accoutred in shining armor.

A2 She accoutred herself with the necessary tools for the job.

B1 The soldiers were accoutred with rifles and ammunition.

B2 The explorer accoutred himself with provisions for the long journey ahead.

C1 The chef was accoutred with the finest kitchen equipment money could buy.

C2 The team was accoutred with state-of-the-art technology to ensure their success.

Examples of accoutred in a Sentence

formal The soldiers were accoutred with the latest weaponry and gear.

informal She was all accoutred in her fancy dress for the party.

slang The gang members were accoutred with their usual bling and chains.

figurative The artist's palette was accoutred with a vibrant range of colors.

Grammatical Forms of accoutred

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

Origin and Evolution of accoutred

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'accoutred' originated from the Middle English word 'acoitren' which came from Old French 'acostrer' meaning to equip or dress.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'accoutred' has evolved to refer to being fully equipped or outfitted, especially in a military context.