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† ˈprovenue Obs.
[a. obs. F. provenu (1670 in Godef.) produce, revenue, prop. pa. pple. of F. provenir to come forth, arise: cf. provent.]
The sum arising from something; the proceeds, returns, produce, profit, revenue.
1640Bp. Hall Chr. Moder. (ed. Ward) 9/2 The rich and dainty provenues of our gardens and orchards. 1671Howe Van. Man (ed. Rogers) I. 424 Born to consume such an estate, and devour the provenue of so many farms and manors. 1755N. Magens Insurances I. 25 By the Provenue (or Produce) of the Kersies and Tin, bought with the {pstlg}1000 lent. |