sutler

[US]/ˈsʌt.lər/
[UK]/ˈsʌt.lɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a civilian who sells provisions to an army in the field; a merchant or trader in a military camp
Word Forms
Pluralsutlers

Phrases & Collocations

army sutler

sutler's store

sutler's goods

sutler's tent

sutler's account

camp sutler

sutler's wagon

sutler's license

sutler's trade

sutler's profits

Example Sentences

the sutler provided food and supplies to the soldiers.

during the war, the sutler was an essential part of the camp.

many sutlers traveled with the army to offer their goods.

the sutler's tent was always busy with soldiers buying supplies.

he worked as a sutler, selling goods to the troops.

the sutler built a reputation for quality goods.

during the campaign, the sutler was always in demand.

the sutler kept track of inventory carefully.

soldiers relied on the sutler for their daily needs.

after the battle, the sutler helped provide for the wounded.

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