Procurer
(noun)
- A person who obtains or procures something, especially something requested or desired by someone else.
- A person who obtains or supplies sexual services for another person.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from old french procurour, from latin procurat- "taken care of, managed", from the verb procurare, from pro- "for" + curare "take care of".
Examples:
- The young man was a procurer of drugs for the local gang.
- His reputation as a procurer of high-end escorts was well known among the wealthy elite.
- As the procurer for the royal household, he was responsible for the provision of all household supplies.
- The procurer promised to deliver the requested items within a week.
- The film follows the journey of a young woman who escapes from the clutches of a powerful procurer.