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† improˈvided, a. Obs. [f. im-2 + provided.] 1. Unprovided; unprepared.
1548Hall Chron., Edw. IV, 247 b, He was in jeopardye of hys lyfe, and all improvided, for dread of death, coacted..to sayle vnto Fraunce. 1622Bacon Hen. VII, 109 He was not to hope for any aide from Maximilian, for that hee was altogether improuided. 2. Unforeseen; unlooked for.
1590Spenser F.Q. i. xii. 34 To worke new woe and improvided scath. |