In Louisiana, the term traiteur (sometimes spelled treateur) describes a man or woman (a traiteuse) who practises what is sometimes called faith healing. A traiteur is Native Creole healer or a traditional healer of the French-speaking Houma Tribe, whose primary method of treatment involves using the laying on of hands. An important part of Creole...[culinary profession] The traiteur (tʁɛ.tœʁ) in French history represents the origins of today`s restaurant. Prior to the late 18th century, diners who wished to `dine out` would visit their local guild member`s kitchen and have their meal prepared for them. However, guild members were limited to producing whatever their guild registry ...
• (n.) The keeper of an eating house, or restaurant; a restaurateur.
caterer; delicatessen.
a traditional healer who may use herbs, signs, prayer, or folk remedies.