"viander" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: vianders [plural]
Etymology: From viand + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|viand|er|id2=occupation}} viand + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} viander (plural vianders)
  1. (obsolete) A feeder; one who provides viands, or food; a host. Tags: obsolete

Inflected forms

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