victualer

Thân thiện

The victualer delivers fresh provisions to the camp.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army
2. an innkeeper (especially British)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sutler
• victualler
• provisioner