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purveyor

/pəˈveɪ.ə/

/pərˈveɪ.ɚ/

purveyornoun

purveyors

Pl.

/pəˈveɪ.ə/

/pərˈveɪ.ɚ/

Translations

He is a purveyor of rare books and manuscripts.

Он торговец редкими книгами и манускриптами.

The purveyor of fine wines delivered the order yesterday.

Поставщик изысканных вин доставил заказ вчера.

Additional translations

Definitions

A person or business that sells or supplies something, especially food or provisions.

The local purveyor of fine cheeses has been in business for over 50 years.

A person or organization that actively spreads, advocates, or promotes a particular idea, view, rumour, or piece of information.

The blogger has become a prominent purveyor of conspiracy theories.

Historical. An official responsible for supplying provisions, especially to a royal, noble, or military household.

In the medieval court, the purveyor ensured that the king’s armies were properly victualled.

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