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verb (used with object)
1.
to dress, array, or adorn, especially for special occasions, ceremonials, etc.
noun
2.
clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
3.
the horns of a deer.
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Attire
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Origin:
1250–1300; (v.) Middle English atiren < Anglo-French atirer, Old French atirier, verbal derivative of a tire into a row or rank (see a-3, tier1); (noun) Middle English atir < Anglo-French, noun derivative of the v.
1250–1300; (v.) Middle English atiren < Anglo-French atirer, Old French atirier, verbal derivative of a tire into a row or rank (see a-3, tier1); (noun) Middle English atir < Anglo-French, noun derivative of the v.
Related forms
re·at·tire, verb (used with object), -tired, -tir·ing.
un·at·tired, adjective
well-at·tired, adjective
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Example Sentences
- Yet again another attire question.
- Stylish attire is the norm; this is not a jeans-and-T-shirt culture.
- Final collection: Cocktail attire and evening wear with gold and lace accents.
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Word Origin & History
attire
c.1300, from O.Fr. atirier "to equip, ready, prepare," from a- "to" + tire "order, row, dress" (see tier). The noun is attested from c.1300. Related: Attired.
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