What is "accoutre"

Usage examples of "accoutre".

The man liked the European costume, and ere long Passepartout issued from his shop accoutred in an old Japanese coat, and a sort of one-sided turban, faded with long use.

Of nobler frame than creatures of to-day, Swathed in fine linen cerecloths fold on fold, With carven weapons wrought of bronze and gold, Accoutred like a warrior for the fray.

Javan looked where Charlan indicated, for the Kheldish lords-at least the Earls of Eastmarch and Marley-had, indeed, decided to grace the coronation with their presence, but so accoutred as to cause serious uncertainty about their intentions.

One man in particular, accoutred in the armour of a Malazan lieutenant, stood with hands on hips and was busy haranguing a half-dozen sappers.

The three must have looked strange for, in an army that had swiftly accustomed itself to peace, they were accoutred for war.

Before accoutring himself, he ascertained that the jewel cases were safe.

There we dumped our bags, had a coffee, acquired three packed lunches from the kitchen, accoutred ourselves in stylish fell-ware and set off for Great Langdale.

That braced, armed stillness with which she had taken her leave the previous night, clasping Sister Hilaria's habit, stayed in his mind as much resembling the virgin knight's bathed and accoutred vigil before his first battle.

The very children armed themselves, and there were even little urchins cuirassed and accoutred, running between the legs of the topers like large beetles.

He accoutred me with other necessaries all new, which I aired for twenty-four hours before I would use them.