panoply /ˈpænəpli/noun 6verb 2forms 3 noun6 •Something that covers and protects.[I]n short, sneering and fleering at him in her cold barren way; all which, however, he, the man he was, could receive on thick enough panoply, or even rebound therefrom, and also go his way. — 1837 •A splendid display of something.Even though we cannot affirm that the products of mimesis are invested in the panoply of existence. — 1961 •Ceremonial garments, complete with all accessories. •A broad or full range or complete set.Indeed, for much of the Arab world, the Turkish term Seferberlik, which originally referred to conscription, has come to represent the panoply of civilian suffering in the Great War. — 2016 •(historical) A collection or display of weaponry. •(historical) A complete set of armour. verb2 •To fit out in a suit of armour •To array or bedeck formspanoplied · panoplying · panoplies
