Vivres

Provisions, supplies for men. Vivres dujour. Day’s rations (next day’s if supplied by the horse transport columns and not by M.T.).—Vivres régimentaires. Supplies in regimental second line transport.— Vivres du sac, vivres de réserve. Iron rations.—Vivres de chem in de fer (de débarque ment). Rations carried for railway journey (and for day of detraining).— Vivresdenrées. Food supplies.—Vivres-viande. Meat rations.— Vivres de conserve. Preserved meat rations.—Vivres pain. Bread rations.—Vivres d’ordinaire. Food provided by the ordinaire (q.v.) as distinct from ration i ues.— Vivres gratuits. Free rations—Vivres remboursables. Rations i ued on repayment. — Petits vivres (vivres secs). Groceries. [p.613]