Costume



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• n. 服装; 剧装

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: French, from Italian, custom, dress, from Latin consuetudin-, consuetudo custom — more at custom
• Date: 1799
• 1. the prevailing fashion in coiffure, jewelry, and apparel of a period, country, or class
• 2. an outfit worn to create the appearance characteristic of a particular period, person, place, or thing <Halloween costumes
• 3. a person's ensemble of outer garments; especially a woman's ensemble of dress with coat or jacket
• ? costumey adjective

II. transitive verb (costumed; costuming)

• Date: 1823
• 1. to provide with a costume
• 2. to design costumes for <costume a play

III. adjective

• Date: 1847
• 1. characterized by the use of costumes costume ball costume drama
• 2. suitable for or enhancing the effect of a particular costume costume handbag

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