Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old French vitaillier; equivalent to vitaile +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /viˈtɛi̯lər/, /ˈvitələr/

Noun

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vitailler (plural vitaillers)

  1. A foodmonger; a grocer or merchant who sells food.
  2. A provisioner of food for a military force or company, a victualler or sutler.

Descendants

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  • English: victualler
  • Scots: victualler

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