Sutler

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌt.lər/

Definitions of sutler

noun A person who follows an army to sell provisions to the soldiers

Example Sentences

A1 The sutler sold goods to the soldiers at the camp.

A2 The sutler's wagon was filled with supplies for the army.

B1 The sutler was a welcome sight for the weary travelers on the frontier.

B2 The sutler's prices were a bit high, but his goods were of good quality.

C1 The sutler's business flourished as more troops were stationed in the area.

C2 The sutler was known for his shrewd business dealings and ability to anticipate the needs of the soldiers.

Examples of sutler in a Sentence

formal The sutler provided provisions to the soldiers during the war.

informal The sutler set up a shop near the camp to sell goods to the soldiers.

slang The sutler was known for hooking up the soldiers with extra rations.

figurative The sutler of gossip always had the juiciest rumors to share.

Grammatical Forms of sutler

• past tense: sutlered
• plural: sutlers
• comparative: more sutler
• superlative: most sutler
• present tense: sutlers
• future tense: will sutler
• perfect tense: have sutlered
• continuous tense: is sutlering
• singular: sutler
• positive degree: sutler
• infinitive: to sutler
• gerund: sutlering
• participle: sutlered

Origin and Evolution of sutler

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'sutler' originated from the Dutch word 'soetelaar' which means a peddler or a small trader.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a civilian merchant who sells provisions to an army, the term 'sutler' has evolved to encompass any merchant selling goods to a specific group or community.