| 释义 |
vict·ual·ler
noun
or vict·ual·er \ˈvid.ələ(r), -it(ə)l-\
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English vitailer, vitailler, from Middle French vitailier, vitaillier, from vitaile, vitaille + -ier
1. : the keeper of a restaurant or tavern : one who serves meals or liquors in a public house
< held a common victualler's license >
2. : one that provisions an army, a navy, or a ship with supplies of food : sutler
3. : an army or navy provision ship |