† purˈveyant,a.Obs.rare. [f. purvey v. + -ant.] Foreseeing, provident. 1422tr.Secreta Secret., Priv. Priv. 138 A kynge..sholde be Purveyaunt and Pensyfe of thynges that may come aftyr⁓warde.Ibid. 234 Who-so hath the voice meene betwen grete and smale, he is wise, Purueyaunt, veritable.