Definition of PURVEY

purvey

Meanings

Verb

  • supply with provisions
  • To prepare in advance (for or to do something); to plan, make provision.
  • To furnish or provide.
  • To procure; to get.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English purveyen, from Anglo-Norman purveer, purveir et al., Old French porveeir, porveoir, from Latin prōvidēre (“to provide”). Doublet of provide and prudent.

Synonyms

provision

Scrabble Score: 14

purvey is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
purvey is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
purvey is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

purvey is a valid Words With Friends word