garb

• Nom désignant des vêtements, en particulier d'un style distinctif ou formel ; dans l'usage moderne, il est considéré comme archaïque ou littéraire.

A noun referring to clothing, especially of a distinctive or formal style, now considered archaic or literary in modern usage.

indénombrable

1. Clothing or attireB2formal

   A particular style of clothing, especially one that is characteristic of a profession, group, or activity.

   Tenue, vêtement caractéristique

   • The nurses wore their white hospital garb.
   • He was dressed in the traditional garb of a Scottish Highlander.
   • The actor appeared on stage in medieval garb.

   Synonymesapparelattireclothesclothingcostumedressoutfitraimentuniform

2. Outer coveringC1formal

   The external covering or appearance of something.

   Enveloppe extérieure, apparence

   • The building was disguised in the garb of a 19th-century mansion.
   • The truth was hidden under the garb of a simple story.
   • The machine was concealed in the garb of an ordinary cabinet.

   Synonymesappearanceaspectcoveringexteriorguisesemblance

• Verbe vieilli ou littéraire signifiant habiller ou revêtir quelqu'un de vêtements, souvent dans un contexte soigné ou cérémonieux.

An archaic verb meaning to dress or clothe, often used in literary or historical contexts.

1. Dress or clotheC1formal

   To dress someone in a particular style of clothing, often in a distinctive or official manner.

   Vêtir, habiller

   • The knights were garbed in shining armor.
   • She garbed herself in a flowing silk gown for the ceremony.
   • The actors were garbed in period costumes for the historical play.

   Synonymesapparelarrayattireclothecostumedressoutfitrobe

   Antonymesstripunclotheundress