victualer
Definition
- Noun:
- A supplier of provisions: A person or company that provides food and other necessary supplies, especially to an army or military force.
- An innkeeper (chiefly British): A person who owns or manages an inn, a place that provides food, drink, and lodging for travelers.
Examples of Usage
As a supplier:
- The army contracted a local victualer to ensure a steady supply of food to the troops.
- In the 18th century, a victualer was a crucial figure for any long naval voyage.
As an innkeeper:
- The old victualer at the village inn was known for his hearty stew and good ale.
- The license was granted to the victualer to sell beer and spirits on the premises.
Advanced Usage
- "Licensed victualer": A historical term, especially in UK law, for an innkeeper or publican officially licensed to sell food and alcohol.
- He applied to the magistrates to become a licensed victualer.
Variants and Related Words
- Victuals (n, plural): Food or provisions.
- The ship's hold was packed with victuals for the six-month journey.
- Victual (v): To provide with or obtain food and supplies.
- The ship stopped at the island to victual for the next leg of the voyage.
- Victualling (n): The action or business of supplying provisions.
- The victualling of the garrison was a complex logistical operation.
Synonyms
- Sutler: A person who follows an army and sells provisions to the soldiers.
- Purveyor: A person who provides or supplies food or other necessities.
- Innkeeper: A person who runs an inn.
- Publican: (Chiefly British) A person who owns or manages a pub.
Related Phrases
- Victualling house/bill/yard: Historical terms related to the business of supplying provisions.
- The victualling yard was a busy place, preparing supplies for the fleet.
Noun
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a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army
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an innkeeper (especially British)
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