Victualed: meaning, definitions and examples
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victualed
[ ˈvɪtʃələd ]
providing food
Victualed means to supply with food or provisions. It is often used in contexts related to outfitting ships, armies, or people in transit. The term comes from the noun 'victuals,' which refers to food supplies. The act of victualing can involve preparing meals or stocking supplies for future use.
Synonyms
furnished, provisioned, supplied.
Examples of usage
- The ship was victualed before its long journey.
- They victualed the army for the winter campaign.
- The restaurant is known for victualing both locals and travelers.
Translations
Translations of the word "victualed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fornecido
🇮🇳 भोजन दिया गया
🇩🇪 versorgt
🇮🇩 diberi makan
🇺🇦 забезпечений їжею
🇵🇱 zaopatrzony
🇯🇵 食料が供給された
🇫🇷 approvisionné
🇪🇸 proporcionado
🇹🇷 beslenmiş
🇰🇷 식량이 제공된
🇸🇦 مُزوَّد
🇨🇿 zásobován
🇸🇰 zásobovaný
🇨🇳 提供食物
🇸🇮 oskrbljen
🇮🇸 fæðandi
🇰🇿 тамақпен қамтамасыз етілген
🇬🇪 წარმოდგენილი
🇦🇿 qida ilə təmin olunmuş
🇲🇽 proporcionado
Etymology
The word 'victualed' originates from the Latin word 'victus,' meaning 'living' or 'nourishment.' Its evolution into Old French as 'vitaille' and later middle English as 'victual' suggests a strong historical significance related to food and sustenance. In the 14th century, the term began to be used more broadly to refer to any food supplies necessary for daily living or specific journeys. The verb form, 'victualed,' emerged in the context of military and naval logistics, where providing sufficient supplies was crucial for endurance and success. Its usage has persisted, particularly within historical texts, though it has gradually become less common in modern vernacular.