The CORRECT spelling of the word, which is often misspelled as the way it sounds (vittles). Grab a dictionary or go to like merriam webster online if you don't believe me.
Noun
1. any kind of edible food
plural-victuals: rations, snacks, provisions, etc.
John: Hey dude wanna go get some vittles?
Joe: Uhm actually thats spelled victuals, and sure.
John: How can you tell . . . we're talking . . .
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Proof that the people who decided how english words are spelled were high and/or drunk.
Ancient scribe #1: Hmm, how should we spell the word that sounds like 'vittles'?
Ancient scribe #2: I think victuals will do nicely. Imma hit that crack again, you want some?
Ancient scribe #1: Yeah, gimme some of that
Someone or thing that 'Will work for food'.
My cat treats me as the resident victualizer and masseuse though he does like to keep me company.