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equipage (n.)
1570s, from French
équipage
(15c.), from
équiper
"to fit out" (see
equip
). Now largely replaced by
equipment
. In 18c. often especially tweezers, a toothpick, earpick, nail-cleaner, etc., carried on the person in a small case.