Vivandire

Translation of "vivandire" into Russian

Noun

vivandire

vivandires pl

истор.

The vivandire followed the regiment, dispensing wine and bread to the weary troops.

Вивандьерка следовала за полком, раздавая усталым солдатам вино и хлеб.

кантиньерка

истор.

During the campaign, every company had its own vivandire.

Во время кампании у каждой роты была своя кантиньерка.

Additional translations

сутлерша

разг., истор.

Adjective

vivandire

Used attributively to describe things relating to or resembling a vivandire.

вивандьерский

истор.

She wore a vivandire costume complete with a small cask slung across her shoulder.

Она надела вивандьерский костюм с маленьким бочонком, перекинутым через плечо.

Noun

A woman attached to a military unit who sells provisions to the soldiers; a female sutler, especially in 19th-century French armies.

The vivandire followed the regiment, dispensing wine and bread to the weary troops.

Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a vivandire.

She wore a vivandire costume complete with a small cask slung across her shoulder.