08-25-2011, 05:01 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Fayetteville, NC
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Originally Posted by pdmccool
Silveroxide, the word "vittles" is a modified pronunciation of the word "victuals", Middle English vitaille, victuayle, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin victualia, plural, provisions, victuals, from neuter plural of victualis of nourishment, from Latin victus nourishment, way of living, from vivere to live.
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It is the Yank way of Americanizing some words. I still believe that we do say the darnest thing sometimes. As for the Chuck Wagon, I will attempt in building my version sometime next year when I return to the states. Enjoy you-all, and se ya's around the forums.
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