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 British) An innkeeper.
3. (Scotland) One who deals in grain; a corn factor.
4. (nautical) A supply ship.

Alternative forms

• victualer

Synonyms

• provisioner
• sutler
• provider
• innkeeper
• supplier
• host

Derived terms

• licensed victualler

 

Anagrams

• culvertail