drysalter

American  

[drahy-sawl-ter] / ˈdraɪˌsɔl tər /

noun

British.

1. a dealer in dry chemicals and dyes.

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drysalter British  

/ ˈdraɪˌsɔːltə /

noun

1. obsolete a dealer in certain chemical products, such as dyestuffs and gums, and in dried, tinned, or salted foods and edible oils

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Etymology

Origin of drysalter

First recorded in 1700–10; dry + salter

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Example Sentences

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drysalter

Robert, 50, was a drysalter, oil and colour merchant.

From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2023

He was the son of a drysalter, and early devoted himself to the study of chemistry in the only way at first at his disposal—viz., in an apothecary's shop.

From Manures and the principles of manuring by Charles Morton Aikman

The grocer, the pork-butcher, drysalter, stationer, tea-merchant, et caetera—they sit on me.

From Diana of the Crossways — Complete by George Meredith

The grocer, the pork-butcher, drysalter, stationer, tea-merchant, et caetera —they sit on me.

From Diana of the Crossways — Volume 2 by George Meredith

He meant, however, Mr. Maxswill, deacon and drysalter, who said—Gemman-ladies—hech!—that is, mabluvbraythren—an' sesthers—'a shink a neednafashmysel' to shplain zh' objeck o' zhis meet'n.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

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