victualler

English

Etymology

From Middle English vitailler, from Old French vitaillier; equivalent to victual +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈvɪtlə(ɹ)/

Noun

victualler (plural victuallers)

  1. A supplier of victuals or supplies to an army.
  2. (chiefly Britain) An innkeeper.
  3. (Scotland) One who deals in grain; a corn factor.
  4. (nautical) A supply ship.

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