English

Noun

suppeditation ‎(usually uncountable, plural suppeditations)

1. (obsolete, rare) supply; aid afforded

   (Can we find and add a quotation of Francis Bacon to this entry?)"I cannot sufficiently marvel that this part of knowledge... should be omitted both in morality and policy; considering it is of so great ministry and suppeditation to them both." -- Advancement of Learning, 2XXII4