VIVANDIER

Etymology

Noun

vivandier (plural vivandiers)

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

Source: Wiktionary


Vi`van`dier", n. [OF. & F. vivandier, fr. LL. vivanda, vivenda, provisions. Cf. Viand.]

Definition: In Continental armies, esp. the French, a sutler.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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