accoutrement noun. [ǝ'ku:tǝm(ǝ)nt, -trǝ-] Also *accouterment [-tǝ-]. M16.
[French, formed as ACCOUTRE: see -MENT.]
1. sing. & (usu.) in pl. Apparel, equipment, trappings; Military a soldier's outfit other than arms and garments. M16.
■ M. McCarthy A mere padded form..on which clothes and other accoutrements were tried.
■ I. Fleming The usual accoutrements of a busy organizationIn and Out baskets, telephones.

2. The process of accoutring or being accoutred. L16.

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