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Panoply \Pan"o*ply\ (p[a^]n"[-o]*pl[y^]), n. [Gr. panopli`a;
pa^s, pa^n, all "o`plon tool, implement, in pl., armor,
arms.]
1. Defensive armor in general; a full suit of defensive
armor. --Milton.
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We had need to take the Christian panoply, to put on
the whole armor of God. --Ray.
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2. Hence: Any full set of elaborate attire, complete with
accessories or accompanying paraphernalia; any elaborate
special or ceremonial attire and equipment.
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3. Hence: Any impressive complete array; as, the full panoply
of a presidential funeral.
[PJC]

4. Hence: [Fig.:] Any complete array of devices used in an
endeavor; as, to deploy the full panoply of writer's
techniques.
[PJC] panoptic