accoutred

ac·cou·tre

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-koo-ter]
- /əˈku tər/
- /əkˈuːtrɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-koo-ter]
- /əˈku tər/

Definitions of accoutred word

adjective accoutred equipped or dressed in a particular way 3
verb with object accoutred to equip or outfit, especially with military clothes, equipment, etc. 1
noun accoutred Supplied with essential equipments for a certain intention, particularly military. 1
verb accoutred simple past tense and past participle of accoutre. 0
adjective accoutred Provided with vital supplies for a precise aim, more specifically for the armed forces. 0

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Origin of accoutred

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

1600-10; earlier accou(s)tre < French accoutrer, Old French acou(s)trer to arrange, accommodate, equip, perhaps < Vulgar Latin *accō(n)s(ū)tūrāre to sew together, mend (see ac-, couture), though loss of 2nd -ū- is unexplained

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Parts of speech for Accoutred

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Accoutred

accoutred popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

accoutred usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for accoutred

adjective accoutred

equipped — Supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose.
accoutered — to equip or outfit, especially with military clothes, equipment, etc.
equipt — Equipment.

All 3 Synonyms of accoutred