victualers
A victualer is a person or business that supplies food and provisions. Historically, the term referred to anyone involved in the sale or provision of food, from small shopkeepers to large-scale suppliers. This could include bakers, butchers, grocers, and tavern keepers. The word itself derives from the Old French word "vis," meaning "life," and "vital," referring to nourishment essential for life.
In a military context, a victualer was responsible for providing food and supplies to soldiers. This was
In modern times, the term "victualer" is less common and often carries a slightly archaic or specialized