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1. aba, n.1 View full entry 1792
...A loose-fitting overgarment of various forms, traditionally worn by esp. Arab men and women. Cf. abaya...
2. abaya, n. View full entry 1810
...A long, loose-fitting overgarment, typically made of wool, traditionally worn in some Arab countries; = aba...
3. abdominoplasty, n. View full entry 1969
...Plastic surgery of the abdominal wall, esp. as a cosmetic operation to remove excess skin and fat; an instance of this....
4. able, v. View full entry 1449
...To fit out or equip (a person); to dress. Chiefly refl.Obs....
5. abolla, n. View full entry 1700
...In the ancient Roman world: a kind of thick cloak, worn by peasants, soldiers, and others (and, as an affectation, by philosophers)....
6. absolute, adj. (and adv.) and n. View full entry 1912
...An essential oil in its purest state, used as a base ingredient in perfumery. Cf. concrete....
7. academic, n. and adj. View full entry 1823
...In pl. The traditional clothes of academics and students; = academical2 Now rare....
8. academical, adj. and n. View full entry 1821
...In pl. The items of academic dress (see academic)....
9. accessorize, v. View full entry 1934
...trans. orig. and chiefly Fashion. To provide with an accessory or accessories....
10. accessorize, v. View full entry 1961
...intr.Fashion. To provide an outfit or garment with accessories; to make use of accessories....
11. accessorized, adj. View full entry 1930
...Provided with or complemented by accessories; characterized by the use of accessories. Also in extended use. Cf. over-accessorized...
12. accessory, n. and adj. View full entry 1887
...Fashion (orig. U.S.). A small article or item of clothing carried or worn to complement a garment or outfit, such as a handbag, scarf, jewellery, etc....
13. accoutred | accoutered, adj. View full entry c1540
...Provided with accoutrements; attired, dressed, equipped, arrayed. Freq. with modifying word, indicating special or sumptuous attire....
14. accoutrement | accouterment, n. View full entry c1550
...In pl. Items of apparel; (more generally) additional pieces of dress or equipment, trappings; (Mil.) the outfit of a soldier other than weapons and garments....
15. accoutrement | accouterment, n. View full entry a1616
...The process of accoutring or being accoutred; attiring. Now rare....
16. acetal, n. View full entry 1838
...A colourless volatile liquid, prepared by the reaction of acetaldehyde with ethanol, and used as a solvent and in the manufacture of perfumes....
17. acetophenone, n. View full entry 1871
...A yellow, sweet-smelling liquid which crystallizes just below room temperature, used in the manufacture of certain synthetic perfumes....
18. achkan, n. View full entry 1911
...In parts of South Asia: a light, close-fitting knee-length jacket buttoned at the front, traditionally worn by men....
19. Action Man in action, n. View full entry 1966
...(a proprietary name for) a type of male doll in combat dress; (also) a man likened to such a doll in being brave, strong, etc. (often ironic); freq. attrib....
20. Adamically, adv. View full entry 1860
...In a way resembling Adam in appearance or behaviour....
