purvey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To prepare in advance (for or to do something); to plan, make provision.
  2. To furnish or provide.
  3. To procure; to get.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/pəˈveɪ/ /pəːˈveɪ/ /pɚˈveɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-purvey.wav

Word forms

purvey purveys purveying purveyed puruey

Etymology

From Middle English purveyen, from Anglo-Norman purveer, purveir et al., Old French porveeir, porveoir, from Latin prōvidēre (“to provide”). Doublet of provide; compare prudent.

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