All 3 Uses of
attire
in
The Iliad by Homer - (translated by: Pope)
- 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
- 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 *
- 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
Definition:
clothing -- especially of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion