▪ I. † eˈquiparate, a. Obs.
[ad. L. æquiparāt-us, pa. pple. of æquiparāre: see equiparable.]
Of equal weight or importance; equivalent. Const. to.
| 1654 L'Estrange Chas. I (1655) 63 Princes desires are equiparate to commands. Ibid. 113 [Certain reprisals were] some satisfaction..but, though almost two for one, not equiparate to the merit of that nations cruelty. |
▪ II. † eˈquiparate, v. Obs.
In 7 æquiparate, equiparat.
[f. L. æquiparāt- ppl. stem of æquiparāre: see equiparable.]
trans. a. To reduce to a level; to level. b. To regard or treat as on the same level.
| 1632 Vicars æneid xii, King Latines throne this day I'le ruinate And houses tops to th' ground æquiparate. 1671 True Nonconf. 163 Then you may equiparat them in the point of abuse. |