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victualer
[ vit-l-er ]
/ ˈvɪt l ər /
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noun
a person who furnishes victuals, especially a sutler.
a supply ship.
Also called licensed victualer. British. the keeper of an inn or tavern, especially one licensed to sell liquor.
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Also especially British, vict·ual·ler .
Words nearby victualer
victress, victrix, Victrola, victual, victualage, victualer, victualler, victuals, vicuna, vid., Vida
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How to use victualer in a sentence
As surely as the wolf retires before cities, does the fairy sequester herself from the haunts of the licensed victualer.
An English Grammar|W. M. Baskervill and J. W. Sewell"I fear you are not in such dire distress as to warrant my knocking up a licensed victualer," replied the sergeant.
'19,000'|Burford DelannoyAs surely as the wolf retires before cities does the fairy sequester herself from the haunts of the licensed victualer.
The English Mail-Coach and Joan of Arc|Thomas de QuinceyI fancied it would be so delightful and Dickensy to talk quietly with a licensed victualer by the name of Martha Huggins.
A Cathedral Courtship|Kate Douglas Wiggin