n.
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural supplies
Date: 15th century
1 obsolete : ASSISTANCE , SUCCOR
2 a obsolete : REINFORCEMENTS ― often used in plural b : a member of the clergy filling a vacant pulpit temporarily c : the quantity or amount (as of a commodity) needed or available <beer was in short supply in that hot weather ― Nevil Shute> d : PROVISIONS , STORES ― usually used in plural
3 : the act or process of filling a want or need <engaged in the supply of raw materials to industry>
4 : the quantities of goods or services offered for sale at a particular time or at one price
5 : something that maintains or constitutes a supply