E*quip" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Equipped (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Equipping.] [F. équiper 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.
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