EQ'UIPAGE, n. The furniture of a military man, particularly arms and their appendages. 1. The furniture of an army or body of troops, infantry or cavalry; including arms, artillery, utensils, provisions, and whatever is necessary for a military expedition. Camp equipage includes tents, and every thing necessary for accommodation in camp. Field equipage consists of arms, artillery, wagons, tumbrels, &c.2. The furniture of an armed ship, or the necessary preparations for a voyage; including cordage, spars, provisions, &c.3. Attendance, retinue, as persons, horses, carriages, &c.; as the equipage of a prince.4. Carriage of state; vehicle; as celestial equipage.5. Accouterments; habiliments; ornamental furniture.
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