Let's be honest; how many of you already knew the meaning of this word?
1. Usually, habiliments.
a. clothes or clothing.
b. clothes as worn in a particular profession, way of life, etc.
2. habiliments, accouterments or trappings.
habiliment
well let's see dishibille, yeah, I knew it. sorry
mark dis-habilled Baileydis·ha·bille(ds-bl, -b) also des·ha·bille (ds-)
n.
1. The state of being partially or very casually dressed.
2. Casual or lounging attire.
3. An intentionally careless manner.
[French déshabillé, from past participle of déshabiller, to undress : des-, dis- + habiller, to clothe; see habiliment.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin
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Does that mean that Homo Habilis was one of the well-dressed cave men?
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