provand

noun

prov·​and
ˈprävənd
variants or provant
-nt
plural -s
1
archaic : supply of food : provisions
2
chiefly dialectal : provender sense 2

Word History

Etymology

Middle English provande, provant, from Middle Dutch & Middle Low German; Middle Dutch provande & Middle Low German provande, provant, from Old French provende

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“Provand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provand. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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