pur|vey|ance

pur|vey|ance
pur|vey|ance «puhr VAY uhns», noun.
1. the act of purveying.
3. (formerly, in England) the right of the king or queen to supplies, use of horses, and personal service, especially when traveling.

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  • purveyance — pur•vey•ance [[t]pərˈveɪ əns[/t]] n. 1) the act of purveying 2) something purveyed, as provisions • Etymology: 1225–75; ME purvea(u) nce, purvya(u) nce < OF purveance « L prōvidentia. See providence, purvey …   From formal English to slang

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