Английский Этимологический словарь - victuals

- c.1303, vitaylle (singular), from Anglo-Fr. and O.Fr. vitaille, from L.L. victualia "provisions," noun use of plural of victualis "of nourishment," from victus "livelihood, food, sustenance," from base of vivere "live." Spelling altered 1523 to conform with L., but pronunciation remains "vittles."