Accountment

/əˈkaʊntmənt/ noun

Definition

An archaic term for equipment, apparel, or furnishings; related to accouterment.

Etymology

From account + -ment suffix, or possibly influenced by Old French acatement. This word is extremely rare and may be a variant or blend of accoutrement and account-related terminology.

Kelly Says

This word is so obscure that it barely appears in historical records—it might be a one-off coinage or printer's error that got recorded in historical dictionaries, illustrating how fragile word preservation can be.

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