victualler

noun

vict·​ual·​ler ˈvi-tᵊl-ər How to pronounce victualler (audio)
variants or victualer
1
: one that provisions an army, a navy, or a ship with food
2
: the keeper of a restaurant or tavern
3
: an army or navy provision ship

Word History

First Known Use

1514, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of victualler was in 1514

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Cite this Entry

“Victualler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victualler. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

victualler

noun
vict·​ual·​ler
variants or victualer
: one that supplies provisions (as to an army or a ship)
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