Associations to the word «Purveyor»

Wiktionary

PURVEYOR, noun. Someone who supplies what is needed, especially food.
PURVEYOR, noun. (historical) (UK) An officer who provided provisions for the king's household.
PURVEYOR, noun. (obsolete) A procurer; a pimp.

Dictionary definition

PURVEYOR, noun. Someone who supplies provisions (especially food).

Wise words

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