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plural purveyors
Someone who supplies what is needed, especially food. examples
(historical, UK) An officer who provided provisions for the king's household.
(obsolete) A procurer; a pimp. quotations
But a Prince is no more to be his own caterer in his Love, than in his food; therefore Aurengezebe has ever in waiting two purveyors for his dishes, and his wenches for his retired hours
July 26, 1709, Joseph Addison, The Tatler No. 46