habiliment

ha·bil·i·ment

noun \hə-ˈbi-lə-mənt\

Definition of HABILIMENT

1

plural : characteristic apparatus : trappings <the habiliments of civilization — W. P. Webb>

2

a : the dress characteristic of an occupation or occasion —usually used in plural

b : clothes —usually used in plural

Examples of HABILIMENT

1. <the lady's rich habiliments and haughty manner made the host's servants think she was someone important>

Origin of HABILIMENT

Middle English abiliments, habilementes, from Middle French abillement, habillemens, from Old French abiller to prepare, equip, from bille trimmed wood, log — more at billet

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to HABILIMENT

Synonyms

apparel, attire, clobber [British slang], clothes, costumery, dress, duds, garments, gear, habiliment(s), habit [archaic], rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vestments, vesture, wear, wearables, weeds

Related Words

garderobe, wardrobe; array, bravery, caparison, finery, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, pretties, regalia, trim; foofaraw, frippery, gaudery, tawdry, trumpery [archaic]; tatters; costume, ensemble, frock, garb, getup, guise, livery, outfit; civvies (also civies), mufti; couture, prêt-à-porter (or pret-a-porter), ready-to-wear, tailoring; activewear, loungewear, outerwear, playwear, sportswear; nightclothes, sleepwear, smallclothes, underclothes, underwear; haberdashery, menswear