Main Entry: ¹vict·ual

Pronunciation: \ˈvi-t^əl\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English vitaille, victuayle, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin victualia, plural, provisions, victuals, from neuter plural of victualis of nourishment, from Latin victus nourishment, way of living, from vivere to live — more at quick

Date: 15th century

1 : food usable by people
2 plural : supplies of food : provisions