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adj
Thoroughly equipped, as for a demanding task or confrontation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable
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adj
Mentally prepared for a daunting situation or confrontation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, not-comparable
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History
An allusion to equipping oneself with the sort of heavy weaponry suitable for hunting large animals.
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
