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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400, 1552
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Proviance, Pruwiance, -ence , n. [Only Sc. OF proveance (13th c. in Godef.), var. of por-, pourveance, -voyance, Purvyance n., ‘semi-popular representatives of L. prōvidēntia (OED).] Provision; providence. — a1400 Leg S. xxxiii 213.
Come a knycht Ȝarne rydance, … I treu, of Goddis pruwiance c1552 Lynd. Mon. 731.
Be diuyne prouience c1552 Ib. 6197.
Be Goddis prouiance
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