purvey

verb

pur·​vey (ˌ)pər-ˈvā How to pronounce purvey (audio)
ˈpər-ˌvā
purveyed; purveying

transitive verb

1
: to supply (something, such as provisions) usually as a matter of business
2

Examples of purvey in a Sentence

a shop purveying handmade merchandise
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English purveien, from Anglo-French purveier, purveer to look at, foresee, provide, from Latin providēre to provide

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of purvey was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Purvey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purvey. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

purvey

verb
pur·​vey (ˌ)pər-ˈvā How to pronounce purvey (audio)
ˈpər-ˌvā
purveyed; purveying
: to supply usually as a business
purveyance
-ən(t)s
noun
purveyor
-ər
noun

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