vivandiere
/ˌviːvɑːnˈdjeər/
noun
- A woman who sells food, drink, and supplies to soldiers, especially in a military camp or on the march.
- The vivandiere carried a barrel of wine and loaves of bread for the troops.
- In historical reenactments, a volunteer plays the role of a vivandiere, offering period-appropriate snacks.
- During the war, a vivandiere would often set up a small stall near the encampment.
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