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 Definitions of purvey  [ərˈveɪ]  

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Definition of 'purvey' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) purvey
to supply (esp. food or provisions), usu. as a business.

Etymology:  (1250–1300; ME purveien < AF purveier&indirdesc; L prōvidēre to foresee, provide for. See provide)

Definition of 'purvey' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) provision, purvey
supply with provisions


Definition of 'purvey' Webster Dictionary 

1. (verb) purvey
to furnish or provide, as with a convenience, provisions, or the like

2. (verb) purvey
to procure; to get

3. (verb) purvey
to purchase provisions; to provide; to make provision

4. (verb) purvey
to pander; -- with to



'purvey' - Nearby Entries  

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