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English word purveyor comes from Latin provideo, and later Old French porveoir (To look at. To procure (obtain, get hold of).)
provideo (Latin)
I am cautious; I act with foresight. I foresee. I look after, care for. I provide, see to.
porveoir (Old French)
To look at. To procure (obtain, get hold of).
porveor (Old French)
purveour (Anglo-Norman)
purveyor (English)
(historical, UK) An officer who provided provisions for the king's household.. (obsolete) A procurer; a pimp.. Someone who supplies what is needed, especially food.