Attired

/əˈtaɪərd/ adjective

Definition

Dressed in clothes, especially dressed in a particular way or style; clothed in a specified manner.

Etymology

From the verb attire, which comes from Old French attirer meaning 'to prepare or dress,' derived from à (to) + tire (equipment). The past participle form entered English in the 14th century.

Kelly Says

Shakespeare used 'attired' constantly—'attired in righteousness,' 'attired as a nobleman'—because it was a fancy way to show someone's status, character, or role all at once just through their clothing. It's like a shorthand for 'dressed AND acting the part.'

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