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n. [ Sp. maravedí; -- so called from the Morābitīn (lit., the steadfast), an Arabian dynasty which reigned in Africa and Spain. Cf. Marabout. ] (Numis.) A small copper coin of Spain, equal to three mils American money, less than a farthing sterling. Also, an ancient Spanish gold coin. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ It. proveditore, provveditore, fr. provedere, L. providere. See Provide, and cf. Purveyor, Provedore. ] One employed to procure supplies, as for an army, a steamer, etc.; a purveyor; one who provides for another. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Of or pertaining to the Vedas or one of the Vedas. Max Müller) [ 1913 Webster ]