ˈkɔstju:m n. & v. --n. 1 a
style or
fashion of
dress,
esp.
that of a
particular place,
time, or
class. 2 a set of
clothes. 3
clothing for a particular
activity (swimming-costume). 4 an actor's clothes for a
part. 5 a woman's matching
jacket and skirt. --v.tr.
provide with a costume. øcostume
jewellery artificial jewellery
worn to
adorn clothes. costume
play (or piece) a play in
which the actors wear
historical costume. [F f.
It. f. L consuetudo CUSTOM]