victualler
victualler · victuallers
A supplier of victuals or supplies to an armyA supplier of victuals or supplies to an army.
/ˈvɪtlə(ɹ)/
Meaning
4 sensesA supplier of victuals or supplies to an army.
a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army
(UK)An innkeeper.
an innkeeper (especially British)
(Scotland)One who deals in grain; a corn factor.
A supply ship.
Origin
From Middle English vitailler, from Old French vitaillier; equivalent to victual + -er.From Middle English vitailler, from Old French vitaillier; equivalent to victual + -er.
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Forms
plural: victuallersSynonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- an innkeeper (especially British):victualer
- a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army:sutlervictualerprovisioner
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedvictual