The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ACCOUTRE
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The straight part
We know that "dress" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dress = accoutre.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ACCOUTRE mean?
ACCOUTRE verb- To furnish with dress, or equipment, especially those for military service; to equip.