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dispurvey (iou)



dispurvey verb trans.LME-E17.
[Old French desporveeir, formed as DIS- 2 + porveeir: see PURVEY verb.]
Rob or strip of provisions; make destitute. Usu. in pass.
dispurveyance noun (rare) lack of provisions, destitution L15-L16.