victualler

/ (ˈvɪtələ, ˈvɪtlə) /

noun

a supplier of victuals, as to an army; sutler

British a licensed purveyor of spirits; innkeeper

a supply ship, esp one carrying foodstuffs

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You may have read the word "simmer" in a recipe or two, but what does it really mean?

To cook in water that begins cold and then reaches a boil.

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Words nearby victualler

victrix, Victrola, victual, victualage, victualer, victualler, victuals, vicuna, vid., Vida, Vidal

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Example sentences from the Web for victualler

As a matter of fact, this course was actually followed by a small transport, or victualler, left behind with the Revenge.
A Short History of the Royal Navy 1217 to 1688|David Hannay
The Hand was the sign of a victualler near the Marshalsea in Southwark, in 1680.
The History of Signboards|Jacob Larwood
Then to the Office again, all the afternoon: we met about the Victualler's new contract.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete|Samuel Pepys
The victualler and the officers engaged on fortifications gave in their accounts, but they were full of mistakes.
Ireland Under the Tudors, Vol. II (of 3)|Richard Bagwell

Here Dr. Gauden and Mr. Gauden the victualler dined with us.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete|Samuel Pepys

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