3 uses
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Definition
clothing — especially of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
- The hero bids his martial troops appear High on their cars in all the pomp of war; Each in refulgent arms his limbs attires, All mount their chariots, combatants and squires.Book 23 (18% in)
- With his huge sceptre graced, and red attire, Came halting forth the sovereign of the fire: The monarch's steps two female forms uphold, That moved and breathed in animated gold; To whom was voice, and sense, and science given Of works divine (such wonders are in heaven!Book 18 (69% in)
- his face his wrapp'd attire Conceal'd from sight; with frantic hands he spread A shower of ashes o'er his neck and head.Book 24 (22% in)
There are no more uses of "attire" in The Iliad by Homer - (translated by: Pope).
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