Vivandière, n.

(ve-vŏng'de-ēr'), n. [Fr. See VIAND.] A female sutler; a woman who attends a regiment with refreshments, especially with such wine or liquor as she can carry in a small keg hanging by her side.

☞ Vivandières are not recognized as a class in the United States service. In the French army they are tolerated, but are placed under special regulations.