Victualler
noun
A person that sells food and drink often in a place like a pub or inn.
The victualler at the local inn is known for his fine ales.
Often appears as...
- licensed victualler
- victualler's shop
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A business person who provides food and drinks in large quantities, specifically for ships or military.
Being a victualler, he knew how to supply an entire naval fleet with sufficient provisions.
Often appears as...
- naval victualler
- fleet victualler
Usage tips
Formal
Historic
noun
A person that sells food and drink often in a place like a pub or inn.
The victualler at the local inn is known for his fine ales.
Often appears as...
- licensed victualler
- victualler's shop
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A business person who provides food and drinks in large quantities, specifically for ships or military.
Being a victualler, he knew how to supply an entire naval fleet with sufficient provisions.
Often appears as...
- naval victualler
- fleet victualler
Usage tips
Formal
Historic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The term is rarely used today and can sound old-fashioned or historical in modern conversation.
Visiting the old town, we were greeted by a victualler reminiscent of a bygone era.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
In historical UK contexts, a 'licensed victualler' often referred to a pub owner with a license to sell alcohol.
The preserved Victorian pub still showcases the original licensed victualler's certificate.
Pro Tip 3/3Establishment Type
Victuallers typically sold their goods in inns and taverns, combining lodging and provisions under one roof.
The roadside tavern, run by a friendly victualler, served both weary travellers and locals.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The term is rarely used today and can sound old-fashioned or historical in modern conversation.
Visiting the old town, we were greeted by a victualler reminiscent of a bygone era.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
In historical UK contexts, a 'licensed victualler' often referred to a pub owner with a license to sell alcohol.
The preserved Victorian pub still showcases the original licensed victualler's certificate.
Pro Tip 3/3Establishment Type
Victuallers typically sold their goods in inns and taverns, combining lodging and provisions under one roof.
The roadside tavern, run by a friendly victualler, served both weary travellers and locals.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
The term is rarely used today and can sound old-fashioned or historical in modern conversation.
Visiting the old town, we were greeted by a victualler reminiscent of a bygone era.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
In historical UK contexts, a 'licensed victualler' often referred to a pub owner with a license to sell alcohol.
The preserved Victorian pub still showcases the original licensed victualler's certificate.
Pro Tip 3/3Establishment Type
Victuallers typically sold their goods in inns and taverns, combining lodging and provisions under one roof.
The roadside tavern, run by a friendly victualler, served both weary travellers and locals.
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