[f. as prec. + -ER1.] One who equips; one who fits out (a ship, etc.).
1782. Independent Gazetteer, 9 Nov., 3/1. On pain of confiscation of the vessels…, and the forfeiture of 1000 florins, payable by the equippers, pilots, &c.
1864. Ld. Bramwell, in Standard, 12 Jan., 3/2. The misdemeanour is committed … according to the intent, not of the equipper, but of his customer.
