From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Outfit \Out"fit\, n.
1. A fitting out, or equipment, as of a ship for a voyage, or
of a person for an expedition in an unoccupied region or
residence in a foreign land; the expense of, or allowance
made for, equipment, as by the government of the United
States to a diplomatic agent going abroad.
[1913 Webster]
2. Hence: Any assemblage of objects required for or used in
performing a task; things required as equipment for a
task.
[PJC]
3. A complete ensemble of clothing, selected to form a
matching set; a coordinated costume; as, a new Easter
outfit.
[PJC]
4. A business enterprise; as, what outfit do you work for?.
[informal]
[PJC]
5. Any team or party of people.
[PJC]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
outfit
n 1: any cohesive unit such as a military company
2: a set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was
exceedingly elegant" [syn: {outfit}, {getup}, {rig},
{turnout}]
3: gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified
purpose [syn: {kit}, {outfit}]
v 1: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose;
"The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food,
and other necessities" [syn: {equip}, {fit}, {fit out},
{outfit}]
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