victualler

• Nom désignant une personne qui fournit de la nourriture ou des provisions, en particulier un tavernier ou un fournisseur de vivres pour une armée.

A noun referring to a person who supplies food or provisions, particularly an innkeeper or a supplier of victuals to an army.

1. InnkeeperC2formalbritish

   A person who runs an inn or tavern, providing food and drink to travelers.

   Aubergiste

   • The victualler welcomed the weary travelers with a warm meal.
   • In olden times, the victualler was a key figure in village life.
   • The local victualler was known for his fine ale and hospitality.

   Synonymesbonifacehostinnkeeperlandlordpublican

2. Military supplierC2formal

   A person or business that supplies food and provisions to an army or military force.

   fournisseur militaire

   • The victualler delivered fresh supplies to the troops at the front.
   • During the war, the army relied on a network of victuallers.
   • The victualler's contract was essential for the campaign's success.

   Synonymesprovisionerpurveyorsuppliersutler