| Pronunciation: | | 'vitlur
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WordNet Dictionary |
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- [n] a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army
- [n] an innkeeper (especially British)
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VICTUALER is a 9 letter word that starts with V. |
| | Synonyms: | | provisioner, sutler, victualler |
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| | See Also: | | host, innkeeper, provider, supplier |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Vict"ual*er\, n. [F. victuailleur.] [Written also
{victualler}.]
1. One who furnishes victuals.
2. One who keeps a house of entertainment; a tavern keeper;
an innkeeper. --Shak.
3. A vessel employed to carry provisions, usually for
military or naval use; a provision use; a provision ship.
4. One who deals in grain; a corn factor. [Scot.]
{Licensed victualer}. See under {Licensed}.
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