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 people2plural : supplies of food : provisions