vivandier

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English

Etymology

From French vivandier.

Noun

vivandier (plural vivandiers)

  1. A sutler accompanying a continental European army, especially the French army.

French

Etymology

Alteration, after vivres, of Old French viandier (from viande (meat)).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vi.vɑ̃.dje/
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Noun

vivandier m (plural vivandiers, feminine vivandière)

  1. (historical) a seller of food and beverages to troops; a sutler
    Synonym: cantinier

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