About The Word Paraphernalia
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Paraphernalia
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What's The Definition Of Paraphernalia?
[n] equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
Synonyms | Synonyms for Paraphernalia: appurtenances | gear Related Terms | Find terms related to Paraphernalia: accessories | accouterments | appanages | apparatus | appendages | appliances | appointments | appurtenances | armament | baggage | belongings | chattels | choses | choses in action | choses in possession | choses local | choses transitory | clobber | conveniences | crap | duffel | effects | equipage | equipment | facilities | facility | fittings | fixtures | furnishings | furniture | gear | impedimenta | installations | junk | kit | machinery | material things | materials | materiel | movables | munition | munitions | outfit | perquisites | personal effects | plant | plumbing | possessions | property | rig | rigging | rubbish | shit | stock-in-trade | stuff | supplies | tackle | things | trappings | utensils See Also | equipment | fishing gear | fishing rig | fishing tackle | kit | outfit | regalia | rig | rigging | saddlery | stable gear | tack | tackle Paraphernalia In Webster's Dictionary \Par`a*pher*na"li*a\, n. pl. [LL. paraphernalia
bona, fr. L. parapherna, pl., parapherna, Gr. ?; ? beside + ?
a bride's dowry, fr. fe`rein to bring. See 1st {Bear}.]
1. (Law) Something reserved to a wife, over and above her
dower, being chiefly apparel and ornaments suited to her
degree.
2. Appendages; ornaments; finery; equipments.
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