/vit"l euhr/ , n.
1. a person who furnishes victuals, esp. a sutler.
2. a supply ship.
3. Also called licensed victualer . Brit. the keeper of an inn or tavern, esp. one licensed to sell liquor.
Also, esp. Brit., victualler .
[ 1350-1400; ME vitailler vitail ( l ) ier. See VICTUAL, -ER 2 ]