Accoutred: meaning, definitions and examples

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accoutred

 

[ əˈkuːtərd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

military equipment

Accoutred refers to being equipped or outfitted with the necessary gear and supplies, particularly in a military context. It implies having the appropriate clothing, weapons, and other items needed for a specific purpose, especially battle or display.

Synonyms

armed, equipped, outfitted, prepared

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers were fully accoutred for the deployment.
  • She walked into the room, accoutred in a stunning gown.
  • The knights accoutred themselves with armor before the tournament.

Translations

Translations of the word "accoutred" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equipado

🇮🇳 सुसज्जित

🇩🇪 ausgerüstet

🇮🇩 dilengkapi

🇺🇦 обладнаний

🇵🇱 przygotowany

🇯🇵 装備された

🇫🇷 équipé

🇪🇸 equipado

🇹🇷 donanımlı

🇰🇷 장비가 갖춰진

🇸🇦 مزود

🇨🇿 vybavený

🇸🇰 vybavený

🇨🇳 装备的

🇸🇮 opremljen

🇮🇸 búinn

🇰🇿 құрал-жабдықталған

🇬🇪 დანიშნული

🇦🇿 təchiz olunmuş

🇲🇽 equipado

Etymology

The term 'accoutred' comes from the French word 'accoutrer', which means 'to dress' or 'to equip'. This word is derived from 'coutrer', meaning 'to cover' or 'to cloak', with the prefix 'a-' indicating the action of doing something. The concept has been part of military vernacular since the late 17th century, reflecting the practices and necessities of soldiers preparing for combat. As armies modernized, the term expanded to encompass not only weapons and armor but also uniforms and other essential equipment. The use of 'accoutred' has persisted in both military and civilian contexts to describe someone who is well-prepared and suitably dressed for a specific situation.