Word of the Day: Accouter

Can you pronounce accouter?

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

verb 1. Clothe or equip in something noticeable or impressive. "Will and his friends accoutered themselves with new hiking gear before the trip." "The king accoutered himself in his finest velvet cape for the ceremony." "Maggie had a reputation for accoutering herself in luxury vintage clothing from the 1970s." Ads help keep Word Daily free. French, mid-16th century From Our Network Today's Top Product Picks on Sale Great finds, even better prices — grab them while they last! Browse Deals This word stems from the French "accoutrer," originally from the Old French "acoustrer," which comes from the Latin "ad," meaning "to, at," and "cousture," meaning "sewing." You might recognize a similar clothing word that shares this Latin root: "costume." In English, "accouter" is sometimes spelled similarly to the French version, as "accoutre." ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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