noun
- Plural of provender; food or provisions, especially dry food such as grain or hay for livestock.
Usage: Often used in the context of animal feed or supplies for a journey.; Can refer to food supplies in general, though less common in modern usage.
Examples
- The farmer stored provenders in the barn to feed the cattle through winter.
- The ship's captain ensured adequate provenders were loaded before the long voyage.
- The soldiers carried provenders in their packs during the expedition.
- The stable master ordered fresh provenders for the horses.
- Without sufficient provenders, the livestock would not survive the harsh season.