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victualler

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪt(ə)lə/

(US victualer)
Definition of victualler

noun

  • 1 (also licensed victualler) British a person who is licensed to sell alcohol.
  • 2 dated a person providing or selling food or other provisions.
  • a ship providing supplies for troops or other ships.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French vitaill(i)er, from vitaille (see victual)

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