Usage US.
To provide with military equipment; SYN. accoutre.

Usage Brit., Cdn.
Alternate spelling for accouter

1. To prepare for a military confrontation; SYN. build up, fortify, gird.
2. To supply with arms.

1. To provide with abilities or understanding.
2. To provide with equipment; SYN. fit, fit out, outfit.

1. To furnish with an outfit
2. Supply
3. To acquire an outfit

ETYM Obs. or Prov.
1. To arrange the outcome of by means of deceit; of elections; SYN. set up.
2. To connect or secure to.
3. To equip with sails, masts, etc.; of ships; SYN. set, set up.
4. To manipulate in a fraudulent manner; of prices; SYN. manipulate.