1. a woman who follows an army to sell provisions to the soldiers
Usage: historical

Examples

• The vivandiere carried bread and wine to sell to the weary troops.
• During the Napoleonic Wars, each regiment often had a vivandiere who provided food and supplies.
• The vivandiere’s cart was loaded with provisions for the marching soldiers.
• She worked as a vivandiere, following the army from camp to camp.
• The painting depicted a vivandiere distributing food to wounded soldiers.
• Historical accounts describe the important role of the vivandiere in military campaigns.