I. adjective
Etymology: from past participle of provide
1. obsolete : prepared , ready
a sharp provided wit — Shakespeare
2. : supplied with necessaries : equipped , furnished
although he never did a lick of work, was always well provided — J.F.Dobie
II. conjunction
Etymology: from past participle of provide
: on condition that : with the understanding : if only
provided the deductions are logical — G.H.Lewes
provided benefits are not claimed under any other part of this policy — Mutual of Omaha
any hole … provided only it be small and narrow — J.G.Frazer