victualer
- noun
- /ˈvɪtʃuːlər/
- Archaic
:
proveedor
- During the campaign, the victualer ensured a steady supply of food for the soldiers.
Examples
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The victualer arrived with fresh bread and salted meat for the encampment.
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The victualer delivered fresh supplies to the ship.
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In old naval records, a victualer is often listed alongside ship officers and crew.
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Many victualers were present at the naval base.
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During the campaign, the victualer ensured a steady supply of food for the soldiers.
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The victualer arrived with fresh bread and salted meat for the encampment.
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In old naval records, a victualer is often listed alongside ship officers and crew.
Synonyms
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2.7
A person or company that provides food and drink for events
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6.7
A person or company that supplies food to shops and restaurants
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7.9
A person or company that supplies food and goods to a large group, often an army
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9.9
A person who sells goods to soldiers near their camp
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Etymology
Victualer comes from the old word victual, which comes from Latin victus and means 'food', and you may hear the old form 'vittles'. A victualer was someone who supplied food to ships or armies, which is why it means a food supplier.