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fitting ppl Phr fitting out: the equipping of a vessel or man with gear and provisions (for fishing, sealing).
   1832 MCGREGOR i, 247 There are two or more modes of fitting out for the fisheries followed by (the
   Americans]. [1892] 1897 Nfld Law Reports 644 We are aware the fitting out for the seal fishery involves a large outlay, the voyage occupies a short period.

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