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An innkeeper (especially British)
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victualer
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an innkeeper (especially British) [syn: victualler ] a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army [syn: sutler , victualler , provisioner ]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Victualer \Vict"ual*er\, n. [F. victuailleur.] [Written also victualler .] One who furnishes victuals. One who keeps a house of entertainment; a tavern keeper; an innkeeper. --Shak. A vessel employed to carry provisions, usually for military or naval use; ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (alternative spelling of victualler English) (A supplier of victuals or provisions)
Usage examples of victualer.
Three days after the battle, the morning sun had glinted upon the three suits of sail beating up from the south and, later that morning, the Spanish victualers had sailed into the harbor, bold as brass.