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PROVEDITOR

\pɹˈuːvdɪtə], \pɹˈuːvdɪtə], \p_ɹ_ˈuː_v_d_ɪ_t_ə]\

Definitions of PROVEDITOR

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English

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One employed to procure supplies, as for an army, a steamer, etc.; a purveyor; one who provides for another.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

A purveyor; one who procures provisions for an army.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

One employed to procure supplies for the army; in Italy, an officer who superintends matters of policy; in Amer., an officer engaged in treaties with the Indians, &c.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

(-tor) officer of Venetian republic; caterer, purveyor. [Latin]

1919 - The concise Oxford dictionary of current English
By Sir Augustus Henry

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