VICTUAL


Meaning of VICTUAL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' vi-t ə l

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English vitaille, victuayle, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin victualia, plural, provisions, victuals, from neuter plural of victualis of nourishment, from Latin victus nourishment, way of living, from vivere to live ― more at QUICK

Date: 15th century

1 : food usable by people

2 plural : supplies of food : PROVISIONS

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.