victualer

• Nom désignant une personne qui approvisionne en vivres ou en provisions, notamment pour une armée, ou qui tient une auberge où l'on sert à manger.

A noun referring to an innkeeper or a supplier of provisions, especially to an army.

1. InnkeeperC2formalbritish

   A person who keeps an inn or tavern, providing food and lodging to travelers.

   Aubergiste (qui fournit nourriture et logement)

   • The victualer welcomed the weary travelers with a warm meal.
   • He worked as a licensed victualer in a small village pub.
   • The old victualer knew all the local gossip from his guests.

   Synonymeshostinnkeeperlandlordpublican

2. Supplier of provisionsC2formal

   A person or business that supplies food and other provisions, especially to an army or large group.

   Fournisseur de provisions

   • The army contracted a victualer to provide rations for the troops.
   • During the war, the victualer ensured the soldiers had enough supplies.
   • The ship's victualer stocked the vessel with dried meat and biscuits.

   Synonymescatererprovisionerpurveyorsuppliersutler