01 v. t. To furnish for service, or against a need or exigency; to fit out; to supply with whatever is necessary to efficient action in any way; to …
imp. & p. p.
Equipped; p. pr. & vb. n.
Equipping
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To furnish for service, or against a need or exigency; to fit out; to supply with whatever is necessary to efficient action in any way; to provide with arms or an armament, stores, munitions, rigging, etc.; -- said esp. of ships and of troops.“Gave orders for equipping a considerable fleet.” — Ludlow.
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To dress up; to array; accouter.“The country are led astray in following the town, and equipped in a ridiculous habit, when they fancy themselves in the height of the mode.” — Addison.