To take a customary action to ward off some misfortune that is believed to be attracted by a presumptuous statement.
Hopefully; a self-directive to undertake the customary action to ward off bad luck.
To act to prepare for something.
To make a living; earn money for necessities.
To give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs.
To furnish (with), cause to be present.
To make possible or attainable.
To appoint to an ecclesiastical benefice before it is vacant. See provisor.
To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate.