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accouterment

[uh-koo-ter-muhnt, -truh-] / əˈku tər mənt, -trə- /


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But the extra accouterment hasn’t held him back.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2025

In 1492, Columbus gave hawk’s bells, or falconry accouterment, to some Indigenous Americans.

From New York Times ● Jun. 23, 2022

As a 66-year-old white man in that class of unlimited material means, with all the attendant accouterment, he exists in a world where there is no standing in line.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2019

Indeed, for all its sci-fi accouterment and “Hunger Games” vibe, “Westworld” is a showcase of splendid performances.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2016

Then, in their hasty departure, the soldiers disposed of everything outside of actual necessities in the way of accouterment and camp equipage.

From The Story of "Mormonism" by James Edward Talmage


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