PROVANTING

Verb

provanting

present participle of provant

Source: Wiktionary


PROVANT

Pro*vant", v. t.

Definition: To supply with provender or provisions; to provide for. [Obs.] Nash.

Prov"ant, a.

Definition: Provided for common or general use, as in an army; hence, common in quality; inferior. "A poor provant rapier." B. Jonson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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