Sets of clothes worn together, or groups of people organized for a particular purpose like a military unit or business.
From 'out' (outward) + 'fit' (to equip), originating in the 1800s to mean equipment or gear needed for a journey or expedition, later extended to mean clothing ensembles.
The word 'outfit' originally meant the complete gear you'd need to go West during the Gold Rush—everything from boots to tent. Now it describes what you wear to school, showing how language expands from practical survival needs to everyday fashion.
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