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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Providour, -wyder, n. [e.m.E. providor (1523), -vyder, f. Provid(e v.] One who provides or supplies; a purveyor. —1456 Hay II 102/12.
And se that thou ger thy providouris of all thy provisiouns be ay … providit of cornis and othir provisiouns nedefull a1500 Bk. Chess 1315.
This teileman … As prowyder of fude for all the land
