accouter — to provide with military equipment or dress; to equip or outfit
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to provide with military equipment or dress; to equip or outfit
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkuːtər/
Korean meaning: 군장을 착용시키다, 장비를 갖추어 주다
Korean pronunciation: 어**쿠**터
Example Sentences
- The medieval knight was accoutered with shining armor that made him look like a walking disco ball.
- She accoutered herself with three umbrellas, two raincoats, and waterproof boots for the 10% chance of rain.
- The hiking group was properly accoutered with GPS devices, emergency supplies, and first-aid kits.
accouter
VERB//əˈkuːtər//
to provide with military equipment or dress; to equip or outfit
a young squire carefully straps armor plates onto a standing knight's shoulders and chest. The squire adjusts leather straps and metal buckles with focused concentration. The knight transforms from wearing simple clothing to being fully equipped for battle. Heavy chainmail, metal gauntlets, and a sword belt are systematically added piece by piece. Other squires work nearby outfitting additional knights with shields and helmets. The busy armory fills with the sounds of metal clanking and preparation. soldiers being provided with military equipment and dress to outfit them for combat
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'accoutrer' meaning 'to equip or dress,' which originally came from the idea of 'sewing together' or 'preparing garments.' The word evolved from clothing preparation to general equipment preparation.
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📝Examples
“The medieval knight was accoutered with shining armor that made him look like a walking disco ball.”
“She accoutered herself with three umbrellas, two raincoats, and waterproof boots for the 10% chance of rain.”
“The hiking group was properly accoutered with GPS devices, emergency supplies, and first-aid kits.”
“The superhero was accoutered with gadgets that would make Batman jealous.”
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