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Definition of grande tenue in US English:

grande tenue

noun

  • Full or official dress; especially full military costume.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Charles MacFarlane (1799–1858), historian and traveller. From French grande tenue from grande, feminine of grand + tenue.

Pronunciation

grande tenue

/ˌɡrɒnd təˈnuː/