victualed

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to provisions or supplies of food, water, and other necessities for a military force or long voyage.

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Variants

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victual , victualed , victualing , victualled , victualling , victuals

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'victuel' meaning provisions, from Old French 'victuailler' meaning to victual or supply.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'victualer' was used in medieval England to refer to a person who supplied provisions to a ship or army.

2. In the 18th century, the British Navy established a system of 'victualling yards' where supplies were stored and distributed to ships.

3. The word 'victual' is also used in the context of animal husbandry to refer to the food and water provided to livestock.

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1. provisions: Goods and supplies, especially food, carried by a ship or army.

2. supplies: A stock or store of something, especially a raw material or component, available for use.

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Culture

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In literature, 'victualed' is often used in the context of sailing and naval warfare. For example, in Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick', the narrator describes the 'victualing' of the ship before setting sail. In music, the term 'victuals' is used in the title of a song by the band 'The Devil Makes Three'.

How to Memorize "victualed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship at sea, stocked with food, water, and other necessities for the long journey ahead. Visualize the crew members checking and restocking the supplies, ensuring that they have enough 'victualed' to last the duration of the voyage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'victualed' with the idea of provisions and supplies, especially for long journeys or military forces.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Victuals are what keeps a voyage vital'.

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