abiliment
n. C2 Proficiency abil·i·ment
n. the act of dressing someone, especially a baby or a sick person. It is an old-fashioned word that you will mostly see in history books.
n. the act of dressing or providing clothing for a person, particularly a child or a patient. Archaic in modern usage; primarily found in historical or literary contexts.
The nurse performed the abiliment of the newborn.
In the 18th century, the abiliment of the sick was a common task for the household staff.
The manuscript details the meticulous abiliment of the royal infants, noting the specific fabrics and colors deemed appropriate for their station.