equip

English

/ɪˈkwɪp/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging)
  • (transitive) To dress up; to array; to clothe.
  • (transitive) To prepare (someone) with a skill.
  • (transitive) To equip oneself with (an item).

Etymology

Derived from French équiper (supply, fit out) derived from Old French esquiper (embark) derived from Proto-Germanic *skipōną (ship, embark, sail, arrange, equip).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*skipōną

Gloss

ship, embark, sail, arrange, equip

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