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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Equip \E*quip"\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Equipped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Equipping}.] [F. ['e]quiper to supply, fit out, orig. said of a ship, OF. esquiper to embark; of German origin; cf. OHG. scif, G. schiff, Icel. skip, AS. scip. See {Ship}.]
1. 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. --Dryden.
Gave orders for equipping a considerable fleet. --Ludlow.
2. 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.
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
verb
1: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" [syn: {equip}, {fit}, {fit out}, {outfit}]
2: provide with abilities or understanding; "She was never equipped to be a dancer"
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