purveyor
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- purveyour (obsolete)
Etymology[edit]
From Anglo-Norman purveour, from Old French porveor, agent noun from porveoir. See purvey. Doublet of provedore and proveditor.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
purveyor (plural purveyors)
- Someone who supplies what is needed, especially food.
- The merchants are the purveyors of fine selections.
- (historical, UK) An officer who provided provisions for the king's household.
- (obsolete) A procurer; a pimp.
- July 26, 1709, Joseph Addison, The Tatler No. 46
- But a Prince is no more to be his own caterer in his Love, than in his food; therefore Aurengezebe has ever in waiting two purveyors for his dishes, and his wenches for his retired hours
- July 26, 1709, Joseph Addison, The Tatler No. 46
Synonyms[edit]
- (one who provides food): grocer
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Translations[edit]
supplier — see supplier
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