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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1678-1681
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Provenent, Provinent, n. [? Altered f. Proviant n.] Provisions; fodder. —1678 Cleland 10.
With all such other provinent, As was to Greece by Xerxes sent a1681 Cargill Lecture and Sermon 19.
Ye cannot do so much as giue a souldier provenent for his beast
