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    What is the origin of the word "vidals" referring to something to eats?

    Question #122566. Asked by 29CoveRoad. (Jul 21 11 10:04 PM)


    JaneofGaunt

    		Do you mean vittals?

    Victuals, Vittals, or Vittles - Food; a stock or supply of foods. All three spellings are pronounced "vitt'-els." Derived from the Latin victualia ("provisions") Victuals is considered the correct spelling.

    http://www.lemen.com/dictionary-v.html

    Jul 21 11, 10:20 PM

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