vi·van·dière (v  vä -dyâr )n. A woman who accompanies troops to sell them food, supplies, and liquor. [French, feminine of vivandier, from Old French, alteration (influenced by Medieval Latin v  venda, provisions) of viandier, from viande, food; see viand.] |
vivandière French [vivɑ̃djɛr]
n
(Historical Terms) (Military) (formerly) a female sutler or victualler offering extra provisions and spirits to soldiers, esp those of the French and British armies
[see viand]
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