Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun plural Dress; trappings; equipment; specifically, the devices and equipments worn by soldiers.
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- noun Dress;
trappings ;equipment ; specifically, the devices andequipments worn by soldiers.
Etymologies
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Examples
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“The Kaiser” has made a wonderful effort in cataloging and indexing a large collection of Prussian headgear, uniform tunics, overcoats and accouterments from a time period extending from 1860 to 1910.
Your History Moment: Prussian Uniforms from 1860 to 1910 « Third Point of Singularity 2009
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“The Kaiser” has made a wonderful effort in cataloging and indexing a large collection of Prussian headgear, uniform tunics, overcoats and accouterments from a time period extending from 1860 to 1910.
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Some American hat retailers say the accouterments have been selling strong ever since photos of Ms. Middleton wearing them began to surface a few months ago.
Royal Bride Sparks Fascinator Frenzy Sarah E. Needleman 2011
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When he began to receive acclaim for his work, I admit, I lavished in the limelight and the accouterments that came with his success.
Agi Smith: Silicon Valley Divorce Over A Gay Child? Agi Smith 2011
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Every day I will reinvent the dress with layers, accessories and all kinds of accouterments, the majority of which will be vintage, hand-made, or hand-me-down goodies ...
The Uniform Project The Nag 2009
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Therefore, the person asking this question could be furnished with an answer by simply reflecting on what it is like to be exposed to the accouterments of privilege out of her reach.
Advisor: Was it cruel to let poor kids in India play with my iPod? Boing Boing 2009
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With all that spouted on, Meetings and shift being over, I had to run and pick up some accouterments for my pick up game of UNCHARTED SEAS by Spartan Games that evening (Saturday).
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When he began to receive acclaim for his work, I admit, I lavished in the limelight and the accouterments that came with his success.
Agi Smith: Silicon Valley Divorce Over A Gay Child? Agi Smith 2011
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It is a tie that exists along with modern accouterments from snow-machines to Facebook and that comes through in testimonies at countless community hearings and meetings over rights and regulations.
Ellen Frankenstein: From Tofu to Muktuk Ellen Frankenstein 2010
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Investing more heavily in facilities, support staff and the other accouterments that have become essential to life in college athletics 'fast lane.
Missouri shows how schools pay a price for football success 2009
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