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habiliment

[ huh-bil-uh-muhnt ] [ h蓹藞b瑟l 蓹 m蓹nt ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

clothes or clothing

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  • First recorded between 1375鈥�1425 to mean “weapons and armor.”
  • Combines Old French (h)abiller, meaning “to dress,” + -ment.
  • Unrelated etymologically to 丑补产颈迟鹿.

EXAMPLES OF HABILIMENT

  • Her coworkers complimented her winter habiliment, a sweater with mesmerizing, geometric designs.
  • The fashion show had a wide array of habiliments that captured the designer’s vision.
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treacly

[ tree-klee ] [ 藞tri kli ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

sentimental in a contrived or unrestrained way

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  • First recorded between 1700鈥�1800.
  • Combines treacle + -ly.

EXAMPLES OF TREACLY

  • The pop song’s style was too treacly and overdone for my taste.
  • My friend always sends me the most treacly greeting cards.
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intenerate

[ in-ten-uh-reyt ] [ 瑟n藞t蓻n 蓹藢re瑟t ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

verb

to make soft or tender; soften

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EXAMPLES OF INTENERATE

  • Soaking the stiff wool in a vinegar solution will intenerate the fibers.
  • 51吃瓜s of praise can intenerate a stubborn heart.
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