Main Entry:

¹at·tire

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈtī(-ə)r\

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

at·tired; at·tir·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French atirer to equip, prepare, attire, from a- (from Latin ad-) + tire order, rank, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English tīr glory, ornament

Date:

14th century

: to put garments on : dress, array ; especially : to clothe in fancy or rich garments