impedimenta
/ɪmˌpɛdɪˈmɛntə
/plural noun
Equipment for an activity or expedition, especially when considered as bulky or an encumbrance: she collected her briefcase and other impedimenta...
- Fortunately the day was overcast, so we didn't have a scorching sun in which to carry around tiny twins and all their essential equipment, apparatuses, impedimenta, equipage and whatnot.
- I followed behind somewhat encumbered by our impedimenta.
- They filled two trolleys with crockery, kettles, pots and pans and all the other impedimenta needed to kit out a new home.
Synonyms
paraphernalia, trappings, equipment, accoutrements, appurtenances, accessories, bits and pieces, bits and bobs, odds and ends, things, tackle, effects, possessions, belongings, goods, movables;
baggage, luggage
informal stuff, gear, traps, junk, rubbish
British informal clobber, gubbins, odds and sods
archaic equipage
Origin
Early 17th century: from Latin, plural of impedimentum 'impediment', from impedire (see impede).