Viand
['vaɪənd]
Definition
(n.) An article of food; provisions; food; victuals; -- used chiefly in the plural.
Checker: Mitchell
Definition
n. food articles for food—usually in pl.
Checker: Lucy
Examples
- I drew a chair to the table, and examined what the viands were of which I was to partake. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Yet, human fellowship infused some nourishment into the flinty viands, and struck some sparks of cheerfulness out of them. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Mr. Thomas,' said Mrs. Sparsit, 'these plain viands being on table, I thought you might be tempted. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- Among the viands was expected to be found a small assortment of cheesecakes and tarts. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Over these viands presided the lady who had spoken from the window. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
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