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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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