Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PROWAN, n. Also provan (Sc. 1700 Burgh Rec. Gsw. (B.R.S.) 301). Sc. forms of Eng. †provand, provant, food, provender (Sc. 1721 J. Kelly Proverbs 131).
