Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
provant
Noun
/ˈprɒvənt/
Definition
Provant refers to provisions or supplies of food, especially those provided for military or group needs.
Examples
- The soldiers were relieved to find provant at the nearby village.
- During the expedition, the team stored provant in airtight containers to preserve the food.
Meaning
In a historical or military context, provant signifies the food supplies that sustain troops or travelers during their journeys.
Synonyms
- supplies
- provisions
- rations
- stores
