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purvey

One entry found for purvey.
Main Entry: purˇvey
Pronunciation: (")p&r-'vA, 'p&r-"
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): purˇveyed; purˇveyˇing
Etymology: Middle English purveien, from Anglo-French purveier, purveer to look at, foresee, provide, from Latin providEre to provide
1 : to supply (as provisions) usually as a matter of business
2 : PEDDLE 2