Purveyor
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
One employed in procuring provisions. See Code, 1. 34.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A provider.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In old English law. An officer who procured or purchased articles needed for the king's use at an arbitrary price. In the statute 36 Edw. III. c. 2, this is called a "heignous nome," (heinous or hateful name,) and changed to that of "acha-tor." Barring. Ob. St. 289.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
In old English, law. An ot Bcer who provided or bought articles for the king's use, and at the king's price.