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† proˈvokement Obs.
[f. provoke v. + -ment. Cf. obs. F. provoquement (15–17th c. in Godef.).]
The action of provoking; that which provokes, instigates, or excites; a provocation.
1553Brende Q. Curtius iv. 55 b, Thou hast done it without enye peruokement [ed. 1570 prouokement] of my parte. 1581J. Bell Haddon's Answ. Osor. 391 Speciall prickes and provokementes to sturre vpp such as were fallen. 1597Beard Theatre God's Judgem. (1612) 462 Giges..vsurped the crowne at the prouokement of the Queene his mistresse. 1644J. Fary God's Severity (1645) 20 Notwithstanding the daily provokements and grievances that are done against him by the children of men. |