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apparel

1. ap.par.el \*-'par-*l\ vt or ap.par.eled or ap.par.elled;  or 
   ap.par.el.ing;  or ap.par.el.ling [ME appareillen, fr. OF apareillier to 
   prepare, fr. (assumed) VL Xappariculare, irreg. fr. L apparare 1: to put 
   clothes on : DRESS  2: ADORN, EMBELLISH 
2. apparel n 1: the equipment of a ship (as sails, rigging)  2: personal 
   attire : CLOTHING  3: something that clothes or adorns