proveditor
proveditor · proveditors
One employed to procure supplies, as for an army, a steamer, etcOne employed to procure supplies, as for an army, a steamer, etc.; a purveyor; one who provides for another.
Meaning
1 sensesOne employed to procure supplies, as for an army, a steamer, etc.; a purveyor; one who provides for another.
Origin
From Italian proveditore, provveditore, from provedere, Latin providere. See provide. DoubFrom Italian proveditore, provveditore, from provedere, Latin providere. See provide. Doublet of purveyor and provedore.
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Forms
plural: proveditors| Singular | proveditor |
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See also
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