- apparel (v.)
- mid-13c., "to equip (in any way)," from O.Fr. apareillier (12c.), from V.L. *appariculare. This is either from L. apparare "prepare, make ready" (see apparatus), or from V.L. *ad-particulare "to put things together." The meaning "to attire in proper clothing" is from mid-14c.; noun sense of "personal outfit or attire" is from early 14c. Cognate with It. aparecchiare, Sp. aparejar, Port. aparelhar.