PARAPHERNALIA

gear, paraphernalia, appurtenance

(noun) equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

paraphernalia pl (plural only)

Miscellaneous items, especially the set of equipment required for a particular activity; stuff.

(archaic) Things a woman owns, apart from her dowry.

Synonyms

• (woman's possessions): parapherna

Source: Wiktionary


Par`a*pher*na"li*a, n. pl. Etym: [LL. paraphernalia bona, fr. L. parapherna, pl., parapherna, Gr. fe`rein to bring. See 1st Bear.]

1. (Law)

Definition: Something reserved to a wife, over and above her dower, being chiefly apparel and ornaments suited to her degree.

2. Appendages; ornaments; finery; equipments.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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