attirement

[ uh-tahyuhr-muhnt ]

noun

, Obsolete.

1. dress; attire.

Word History and Origins

Origin of attirement¹

First recorded in 1560–70; attire + -ment

Example Sentences

“Every aspect of this picture is rife with symbolism,” crows the wall label beside Ernst’s “Attirement of the Bride.”

From Washington Post

The French displayed the greatest luxury in the splendid uniforms of their company and the elegant fittings of their very beautiful engine; the Germans, on the other hand—not always the case with them—show but a very simple attirement, but are behind no other nation in the zeal and courage with which their fire company performs its self-imposed duties.

From Project Gutenberg

The rear of the barracks on a Saturday afternoon looks like a string of tenement house backyards, with flapping garments hanging from everything, including the electric light wires, and men in various degrees of attirement stand around waiting for the garments to get dry.

From Project Gutenberg

Emilia found her hands acting daintily and critically in the attirement of her person; and then surprised herself murmuring: "I forgot that Tracy won't be here to-night."

From Project Gutenberg

Emilia found her hands acting daintily and critically in the attirement of her person; and then surprised herself murmuring: "I forgot that Tracy won't be here to-night."

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• apparel
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• costume
• ensemble
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• suit
• uniform
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