vivandier

/vɑ̃dje/ or /vɑ̃djeʁ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person responsible for purchasing and procuring food and other supplies for a military unit, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries.

“The vivandier played a crucial role in maintaining the soldiers’ morale with his well-stocked supplies.”

Synonyms

  • procurer
  • purveyor

Antonyms

  • spoilsman