victualling

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of supplying a ship or naval fleet with provisions and other necessities.

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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 French word 'victual' meaning provisions or provisions for a military force.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'victualler' was used to describe merchants who supplied provisions to the British Navy.

2. The term 'victualer' was used in the early 18th century to refer to an innkeeper or publican.

3. The term 'victualling yard' was used to describe the area on a ship where provisions were stored.

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Related Concepts

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1. Provisioning: The process of acquiring, transporting, and storing supplies and provisions for a military or civilian population.

2. Commissary: An officer or department responsible for the supply and distribution of provisions and other necessities to an army or navy.

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Culture

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In naval history, victualling was a critical aspect of maintaining a fleet's readiness and ensuring the survival of its crew. The term is also used in literature, such as in Herman Melville's 'Moby Dick,' to describe the provisions carried aboard the Pequod.

How to Memorize "victualling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship at sea, its crew members dependent on regular victualling to survive.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the image of a well-stocked pantry or supplies room.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Victuals for Victory' to remember the meaning of the word.

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