Main Entry:

ac·cou·tre·ment

Variant(s):

or ac·cou·ter·ment \ə-ˈkü-trə-mənt, -ˈkü-tər-mənt\

Function:

noun

Date:

1549

1 a: equipment, trappings ; specifically : a soldier's outfit usually not including clothes and weapons —usually used in plural b: an accessory item of clothing or equipment —usually used in plural2archaic : the act of accoutring3: an identifying and often superficial characteristic or device —usually used in plural <accoutrements of power that define our diplomacy — Elizabeth Drew>