victualler en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈvɪtlə(ɹ)/ (UK)
Etymology
From Middle English vitailler, from Old French vitaillier; equivalent to victual + -er.
Meanings
- A supplier of victuals or supplies to an army.
- (UK) An innkeeper.
- (Scotland) One who deals in grain; a corn factor.
- A supply ship.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| victuallers | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| victualer | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
licensed victualler · victuallership
Synonyms
host · provisioner · sutler · innkeeper · supplier · provider
Translations (1)
sv skaffare (A supplier of victuals or supplies to an army.)