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habiliment

[ huh-bil-uh-muhnt ] [ həˈbɪl ə mənt ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

noun

clothes or clothing

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  • First recorded between 1375–1425 to mean “weapons and armor.”
  • Combines Old French (h)abiller, meaning “to dress,” + -ment.
  • Unrelated etymologically to ³ó²¹²ú¾±³Ù¹.

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 ] [ ˈtri kli ] Show IPA Phonetic Respelling

adjective

sentimental in a contrived or unrestrained way

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  • First recorded between 1700–1800.
  • 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 ] [ ɪnˈtɛn əˌreɪt ] 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.
  • Words of praise can intenerate a stubborn heart.
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