vivandier

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French vivandier.

Noun

vivandier (plural vivandiers)

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

Translations

Translations

French

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vi.vɑ̃.dje/
  • Audio (France (Lyon)):(file)

Noun

vivandier m (plural vivandiers, feminine vivandière)

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

Descendants

  • → English: vivandier

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