verb (used with object), at·tired, at·tir·ing.
- to dress, array, or adorn, especially for special occasions, ceremonials, etc.
noun
- clothes or apparel, especially rich or splendid garments.
- the horns of a deer.
verb
- (tr) to dress, esp in fine elegant clothes; array
noun
- clothes or garments, esp if fine or decorative
- the antlers of a mature male deer
c.1300, “to fit out, equip; to dress in finery, to adorn,” from Old French atirier “to equip, ready, prepare,” from a- “to” + tire “order, row, dress” (see tier). Related: Attired; attiring.
c.1300, “equipment of a man-at-arms; fine apparel,” from attire (v.).