French, feminine of vivandier sutler, from Old French, hospitable man, alteration of viandier, from viande, viaunde item of food — more at viand
1844, in the meaning defined above
vivandier
vivandière
vivarium
“Vivandière.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vivandi%C3%A8re. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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