Vict’ualer, n.

(vĭt′l-er), n. [Written also victualler.] [O. Fr. victuailleur.]

1. One who furnishes victuals or provisions.
2. A corn-factor. [Scot.]
3. One who keeps a house of entertainment; a tavern-keeper. Shak.
4. A ship employed to carry provisions for other ships, or for supplying troops at a distance; a provision-ship.