/ ˈvɪtlə(r); NAmE / (also ˌlicensed ˈvictualler ) noun
( BrE , law ) a person who is legally allowed to sell alcoholic drinks
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French vitaill(i)er , from vitaille , from late Latin victualia , neuter plural of Latin victualis , from victus food.