1. present participle of accouter; to equip or outfit with necessary gear, clothing, or accessories
Usage: often used in formal or literary contexts; frequently appears in descriptions of military or ceremonial dress

Examples

• The soldiers were accoutering themselves with full battle gear before deployment.
• She spent the morning accoutering the horses with saddles and bridles.
• The costume designer was accoutering the actors in elaborate period clothing.
• He stood accoutering his fishing rod with new line and tackle.
• The knights were accoutering in armor and weapons for the tournament.
• They were accoutering the expedition members with climbing equipment and supplies.