shopwalker
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of shopwalker
Example Sentences
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We ask a courteous shopwalker, who in flawless English advises us to try the Winter Gardens, where a delightful tea is served at a minimum cost.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, July 7th, 1920 by Various
The chief shopwalker took a dislike to him and nagged him.
From The History of Mr. Polly by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
"I only want a farthing's worth of pins," I observed, apologetically, to the bald-headed shopwalker who pounced down upon me.
From Successful Recitations by Miles, Alfred H. (Alfred Henry)
Whether you or I command this ship matters no more than the two buttons on the back of the frock coat of a shopwalker.
From Submarine U93 by Gilson, Charles
"Would it not be simpler if we sent the account to your father, missy?" suggested the shopwalker, coming to join the assistant at the counter.
From The Youngest Girl in the Fifth A School Story by Davis, Stanley
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