ap·par·el
[uh-par-uhl] noun, verb, ap·par·eled, ap·par·el·ing or (especially British) ap·par·elled, ap·par·el·ling. noun
1.
clothing, especially outerwear; garments; attire; raiment.
2.
anything that decorates or covers.
3.
superficial appearance; aspect; guise.
4.
Nautical. the masts, sails, anchor, etc., used to equip a vessel.
5.
Ecclesiastical. a piece of embroidery, usually oblong, on certain vestments, especially on the alb or amice.
verb (used with object)
6.
to dress or clothe.
7.
to adorn; ornament.
8.
Nautical. to equip (a vessel) with apparel.
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Origin:
1200–50; Middle English appareillen < Old French apareillier to make fit, fit out < Vulgar Latin *appariculāre, equivalent to ap- ap-1 + *paricul(us) a fit (see par, -cule1) + -ā- thematic vowel + -re infinitive suffix
1200–50; Middle English appareillen < Old French apareillier to make fit, fit out < Vulgar Latin *appariculāre, equivalent to ap- ap-1 + *paricul(us) a fit (see par, -cule1) + -ā- thematic vowel + -re infinitive suffix
Related forms
o·ver·ap·par·eled, adjective
un·ap·par·eled, adjective
well-ap·par·eled, adjective
well-ap·par·elled, adjective
Synonyms
1. clothes, dress, garb, costume, habiliments, vesture. 6. outfit, array, deck out.
1. clothes, dress, garb, costume, habiliments, vesture. 6. outfit, array, deck out.
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