(transitive, reflexive, chiefly military, nautical) To provide (military troops, a place, a ship, etc., or oneself) with a stock of victuals or food; to provision.

A very costly victory, wherein the considerable losses outweigh the gain, so as to render the struggle not worth the cost.

The highest military award in the honours system of the United Kingdom, and some members of the Commonwealth of Nations.

A supplier of victuals or supplies to an army. / (chiefly Britain) An innkeeper. / (Scotland) One who deals in grain; a corn factor. / (nautical) A supply ship.

(biology) The separation of a group of organisms by a geographic barrier, resulting in differentiation of the original group into new varieties or species.

(nautical) A person holding a naval rank between rear admiral and full admiral.

(countable) The residence of a vicar. / The benefice, duties or office of a vicar.

An act that victimizes or exploits someone. / Adversity as a result of being a victim.

Taking the place or rank of (another person); deputy.

Violent, destructive and cruel. / Savage and aggressive. / (archaic) Pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity.