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Definitions for: Sutler [n] a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army
Webster (1913) Definition: Sut"ler, n. [D. zoetelaar, OD. soetelaar, a small
trader, especially in camps, fr. soetelen to undertake low
offices; cf. G. sudeln to do dirty work, to sully, soil, E.
suds.]
A person who follows an army, and sells to the troops
provisions, liquors, and the like.
Synonyms: provisioner, victualer, victualler
See Also: provider, supplier
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