GEAR, n. 1. Apparatus; whatever is prepared; hence, habit; dress; ornaments. Array thyself in her most gorgeous gear.2. More generally, the harness or furniture of beasts; whatever is used in equipping horses or cattle for draught; tackle.3. In Scotland, warlike accouterments; also, goods, riches.4. Business; matters.5. By seamen pronounced jears, which see.GEAR, v.t. To dress; to put on gear; to harness.
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