Main Entry:

ha·bil·i·ment

Pronunciation:

\hə-ˈbi-lə-mənt\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

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

Date:

15th century

1plural : 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