provisor

A deputy of a Roman Catholic bishop.

Noun

  1. A deputy of a Roman Catholic bishop.
  2. The holder of a papal provision.
  3. One who provides; a purveyor.

Origin

From Latin prōvīsor, agent noun of prōvideō (“provide”).

Forms

provisors provisour

Derived

provisorship

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