v. Obs. rare–1. [a. OF. apourvei-r, f. à to + pourveir:—L. providēre to provide: see PURVEY.] To provide with what is necessary.
1375. Barbour, Bruce, IX. 424. He held … a gret menȝe, Swa that he mycht be appurvait To defend, gif he war assayit.
