Main Entry: pur·vey

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)pər-ˈvā, ˈpər-ˌ\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): pur·veyed; pur·vey·ing

Etymology: Middle English purveien, from Anglo-French purveier, purveer to look at, foresee, provide, from Latin providēre to provide

Date: 14th century

1 : to supply (as provisions) usually as a matter of business
2 : peddle 2