Apparel (&unr_;), n. [OE. apparel, apareil, OF. apareil, appareil, preparation, provision, furniture, OF. apareiller to match, prepare, F. appareiller; OF. a (L. ad) + pareil like, similar, fr. LL. pariculus, dim. of L. par equal. See Pair.] 1. External clothing; vesture; garments; dress; garb; external habiliments or array.
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Fresh in his new apparel, proud and young. Denham.
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At public devotion his resigned carriage made religion appear in the natural apparel of simplicity. Tatler.
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2. A small ornamental piece of embroidery worn on albs and some other ecclesiastical vestments.
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3. (Naut.) The furniture of a ship, as masts, sails, rigging, anchors, guns, etc.
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Syn. -- Dress; clothing; vesture; garments; raiment; garb; costume; attire; habiliments.
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