vivandière


vi·van·dière

V0131100 (vē′väN-dyâr′)n. A woman who accompanies troops to sell them food, supplies, and liquor.
[French, feminine of vivandier, from Old French, alteration (influenced by Medieval Latin vīvenda, provisions) of viandier, from viande, food; see viand.]

vivandière

(vivɑ̃djɛr) n1. (Historical Terms) (formerly) a female sutler or victualler offering extra provisions and spirits to soldiers, esp those of the French and British armies2. (Military) (formerly) a female sutler or victualler offering extra provisions and spirits to soldiers, esp those of the French and British armies[C16: see viand]