noun
or vict·ual·er ˈvid. ə lə(r), -it( ə )l-
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English vitailer, vitailler, from Middle French vitailier, vitaillier, from vitaile, vitaille + -ier
1. : the keeper of a restaurant or tavern : one who serves meals or liquors in a public house
held a common victualler ' s license
2. : one that provisions an army, a navy, or a ship with supplies of food : sutler
3. : an army or navy provision ship