Etymology

cantinière

Today it means: A woman who carries a canteen for soldiers; a vivandière. Full definition →

French cantinière
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  1. French · borrowed fromcantinière
  2. English todaycantinière

Borrowed from French cantinière, from cantine (“sutler's shop, canteen”).

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