victuals

Meanings

• noun

  Food and provisions for human or animal consumption

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Rhymes

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rations , stations , nations

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Variants

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victual , victuals , victualed , victualing , victualled , victualling

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Etymology

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From Old French victual, from Latin victualia, from victus 'fed' + alia 'other'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'victuals' was commonly used in the 16th to 18th centuries to refer to supplies of food for military forces.

2. In Scotland, 'victuals' is used to refer to a meal or a dish.

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Related Concepts

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1. provisions: Food and other supplies carried for use on a journey or in the field.

2. supplies: A stock or reserve of something.

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Culture

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In historical contexts, 'victuals' referred to supplies of food and other necessities carried by an army or on a ship. In literature, 'victuals' have been used to describe the meager sustenance of travelers and adventurers.

How to Memorize "victuals"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large basket filled with various types of food, such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'victuals' with the word 'sustenance' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Victuals: Food for Victory' to remember the definition.

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