victualer

Noun
Synonyms: victuallersutlerprovisioner

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. an innkeeper (especially British)Synonyms: victualler
  2. a supplier of victuals or supplies to an armySynonyms: sutlervictuallerprovisioner
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Victualer \Vict"ual*er\ (v[i^]t"'l*[~e]r), n. [F. victuailleur.] [Written also victualler.]

1.One who furnishes victuals. [1913 Webster]

2.One who keeps a house of entertainment; a tavern keeper; an innkeeper. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

3.A vessel employed to carry provisions, usually for military or naval use; a provision ship. [1913 Webster]

4.One who deals in grain; a corn factor. [Scot.] [1913 Webster]

Licensed victualer. See under Licensed. [1913 Webster]

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