Attire

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈtaɪə(r)/
• Rhymes: -aɪə(r)

Origin

From Old French atirier ("to equip"), from a- + tire ("rank"), akin to German Zier ("ornament") and Old Norse tírr ("glory, renown").

Full definition of attire

Noun

1. One's dress; what one wears; one's clothes.He was wearing his formal attire.
2. (heraldiccharge) The single horn of a deer or stag.habit or dress

Verb

1. To dress or garb.We will attire him in fine clothing so he can make a good impression.He stood there, attired in his best clothes, waiting for applause.

Anagrams

• ratite