vivandière

(vēˌväɴ-dyârˈ)

noun
A woman who accompanies troops to sell them food, supplies, and liquor.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , feminine of vivandier

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , alteration (influenced by Medieval Latin vīvenda, provisions)

Origin: of viandier

Origin: , from viande, food; see viand

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