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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1549-1581
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Accoutrement, n. Forms: acoutre-, accowtre-, accowterment. [a. F. accoutrement, whence also in mod. Eng. from late 16th c.] Equipment, outfit, trappings. 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 68/28.
The acoutrementis ande clethyng of this dolorus lady vas ane syde mantil 1554 Acts II. 601/2.
All kynd of abilȝementis … and all vthir accowtrementis 1554 Ib.
All thair apparelments and accowtrementis 1581 Reg. Privy C. III. 415.
The accowterment of his horsis
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