Accoutring

Pronunciation: /ə'kuːtrɪŋ/

Definitions of accoutring

verb to provide or equip with necessary items or accessories

Example Sentences

A1 She is accoutring herself for the costume party.

A2 The soldiers were accoutring themselves with weapons before heading into battle.

B1 The chef was accoutring the kitchen with new utensils.

B2 The explorer accoutring his expedition with all the necessary gear for the journey.

C1 The event planner was accoutring the venue with elegant decorations for the wedding.

C2 The fashion designer accoutring the models with stunning outfits for the runway show.

Examples of accoutring in a Sentence

formal The chef spent hours accoutring the kitchen with the finest cooking utensils.

informal She enjoys accoutring her room with cute decorations and fairy lights.

slang I'm accoutring my ride with some sick rims and a new sound system.

figurative Accoutring your mind with knowledge is the key to success.

Grammatical Forms of accoutring

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

Origin and Evolution of accoutring

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'accoutring' originated from the Middle English word 'a(c)courtren' which came from the Old French word 'acoustrer' meaning to equip or furnish.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'accoutring' evolved to refer to the act of outfitting or equipping someone or something with necessary items or gear.