Obs. rare. [f. L. victitāre to subsist (on something), f. victus food, sustenance.] The taking of food or nourishment.
1597. A. M., trans. Guillemeau’s Fr. Chirurg., 51/2. In eatinge and drinckinge, without observinge anye rule of victitation. Ibid. (1599), trans. Gabelhouer’s Bk. Physicke, 155/2. He must observe a good dyet in al his victitations.
