The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EQUIPAGE
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What does EQUIPAGE mean?
EQUIPAGE noun- Equipment or supplies, especially military ones.
- Military dress; uniform, armour etc.
- A type of horse-drawn carriage.
- The carriage together with attendants; a retinue.
- To furnish with an equipage.