(a) To put (things) in order, arrange; to get (sth.) ready, prepare; to rule (a kingdom); to organize (a book, an argument); (b) to marshall (men for battle), draw up (an army, a division of an army); ~ bataille, to marshall a body of troops; (c) to cook (food), prepare (food, drink, a meal, a feast); (d) to put (sb.) into a state or condition, treat (either well or badly); ivel ~, to mistreat; mad araied, in a disordered state; wel araied, in fine condition [iron.].

(a) To plan or plot (sth.), arrange (to do sth., to bring sth. about), make plans for (an action or occurrence); with for: to prepare (death, treachery, etc.) for (sb.); it was araied, it was destined; (b) refl. to make oneself ready, get ready (to do sth.), apply oneself (to a task); also, to betake oneself, go (to one's house, to bed); (c) ~ to raunsoun, to hold (sb.) for ransom.

(a) To equip (sb.), fit out, provide (with sth.); to arm (a knight, a soldier); refl. to provide oneself (with sth.); (b) to equip (a horse) with saddle, etc.; to furnish (a bed) with blankets, etc.; to provision (a city); (c) to put clothing on (sb.), dress; refl. to get dressed; to provide (with clothing); to caparison (a horse); fig. to clothe (the soul), to clothe (oneself with justice).

To adorn (sth.), decorate, beautify; also fig.; araied over, much adorned, covered.

To provide (sth.), furnish, procure; to make (sth.), build, construct.