victualage

American

[vit-l-ij] / ˈvɪt l ɪdʒ /

noun

food; provisions; victuals.

victualage British

/ ˈvɪtəlɪdʒ /

noun

a rare word for victuals

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Etymology

Origin of victualage

First recorded in 1615–25; victual + -age

Example Sentences

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I could not proceed to the schoolroom without passing some of their doors, and running the risk of being surprised with my cargo of victualage; so I stood still at this end, which, being windowless, was dark: quite dark now, for the sun was set and twilight gathering.

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