victualler

vict·ual·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vit-l-er]
- /ˈvɪt l ər/
- /ˈvɪtlə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vit-l-er]
- /ˈvɪt l ər/

Definitions of victualler word

noun victualler a person who furnishes victuals, especially a sutler. 1
noun victualler a supply ship. 1
noun victualler Also called licensed victualer. British. the keeper of an inn or tavern, especially one licensed to sell liquor. 1
noun victualler a supplier of victuals, as to an army; sutler 0
noun victualler a licensed purveyor of spirits; innkeeper 0
noun victualler a supply ship, esp one carrying foodstuffs 0

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Origin of victualler

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English vitailler < Anglo-French; Middle French vitail(l)ier. See victual, -er2

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Parts of speech for Victualler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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victualler popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for victualler

noun victualler

bartender — A bartender is a person who serves drinks behind a bar.

Just one Synonym for victualler