1. (n.) One who furnishes victuals.

2. (n.) One who keeps a house of entertainment; a tavern keeper; an innkeeper.

3. (n.) A vessel employed to carry provisions, usually for military or naval use; a provision use; a provision ship.

4. (n.) One who deals in grain; a corn factor.

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