Provisioner
/prəˈvɪʒ.ən.ər/noun
A person or thing that supplies provisions or makes supplies available.
Did you know?Provision ultimately traces back to Latin *providere*, meaning “to see ahead,” so the word carries an ancient idea of foresight, not just supply.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
providere
“to foresee, look ahead for”
Late Latin
Latin
provisio
“a foreseeing; a preparation”
Old French
Old French
provision
“a supply of necessities; an arrangement made in advance”
Middle English
English
provision
“a supply of food or other necessities”
Modern English
English
provisioner
“one who provides supplies”
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