: Derived from the Middle French abillement (later habillement ), from the Old French abiller , meaning "to prepare, equip, or fit out".
: The specific garments associated with a profession or role, such as a priest's vestments or a judge's robes. habiliment
: The "equipment" or accessories that complete a look, such as a knight's suit of armor. Etymology & Word History The word entered the English language in the 15th century . : Derived from the Middle French abillement (later
: Interestingly, its earliest use in English (circa 1375–1425) referred to weapons and munitions rather than everyday clothing. from the Old French abiller