habiliment

noun ha·bil·i·ment \hə-ˈbi-lə-mənt\

Definition of HABILIMENT

plural : characteristic apparatus : trappings <the habiliments of civilization — W. P. Webb>

a : the dress characteristic of an occupation or occasion —usually used in plural

b : clothes —usually used in plural

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Origin of HABILIMENT

Middle English abiliments, habilementes, from Middle French abillement, habillemens, from Old French abiller to prepare, equip, from bille trimmed wood, log — more at billet

First Known Use: 15th century

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Synonyms: apparel, attire, clobber [British slang], clothes, costumery, dress, duds, garments, gear, habiliment(s), habit [archaic], rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vestments, vesture, wear, wearables, weeds

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