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attire

[ uh-tahyuhr ]

verb (used with object)

attired, attiring.
  1. to dress, array, or adorn, especially for special occasions, ceremonials, etc.


noun

  1. clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
  2. the horns of a deer.

attire

/ əˈٲɪə /

verb

  1. tr to dress, esp in fine elegant clothes; array
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. clothes or garments, esp if fine or decorative
  2. the antlers of a mature male deer
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • a·پ verb (used with object) reattired reattiring
  • ܲa·پ adjective
  • ɱ-·پ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of attire1

1250–1300; (v.) Middle English atiren < Anglo-French atirer, Old French atirier, verbal derivative of a tire into a row or rank ( a- 3, tier 1 ); (noun) Middle English atir < Anglo-French, noun derivative of the v.
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of attire1

C13: from Old French atirier to put in order, from tire row; see tier 1
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The practice caught on, and now it’s nearly de rigueur for politicians to wear it on their attire.

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He is known for his innovative styles and gender-fluid designs, and has created some iconic looks such as singer Rihanna's Super Bowl half-time performance attire.

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The traditional attire is modest, with locals - both men and women - often wearing the pheran, a long, loose cloak.

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One of the standout voices is Renee Montgomery, whose sharp analysis, fly attire and energetic presence make halftime discussions as entertaining as the game itself.

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Actor Adam Sandler was in on the ongoing jokes about his typically casual attire.

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