n. [ F. viande meat, food, LL. vianda, vivanda, vivenda, properly, things to live on, fr. L. vivere to live; akin to vivus living. See Vivid, and cf. Victuals. ] An article of food; provisions; food; victuals; -- used chiefly in the plural. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]

Viands of various kinds allure the taste. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A feeder; an eater; also, one who provides viands, or food; a host. [ Obs. ] Holinshed. [ 1913 Webster ]