Garmenture

/ˈɡɑːrməntʃər/ noun

Definition

Clothing or garments collectively; the state of being clothed.

Etymology

From garment + -ure (Latin -ura suffix). Follows the pattern of words like 'furniture' (things for furnishing) and 'signature' (act of signing).

Kelly Says

Medieval texts describe people's social status through 'garmenture'—not just what they wore, but the concept of their entire dressed appearance as a marker of class, profession, and character.

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