| 释义 |
pro·ved·i·tor
\prōˈvedəd.ə(r)\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Italian proveditore, provveditore, from provedito, provvedito (past part of provedere, provvedere to provide, purvey, from Latin providēre to provide) + -ore -or — more at provide
1. : a functionary in the Venetian republic having oversight of public services and government of provinces or acting as military adviser
2. : one employed to procure supplies (as for an army, company, ship) : purveyor |