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Webster 1913 Edition

Dispensary

Dis-pen′sa-ry

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Noun.
;
pl.
Dispensaries
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[Cf. F.
dispensaire
.]
1.
A place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; esp., a place where the poor can obtain medical advice and medicines gratuitously or at a nominal price.
2.
A dispensatory.
Pope.

Webster 1828 Edition

Dispensary

DISPENSARY

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Noun.
A house, place or store, in which medicines are dispensed to the poor, and medical advice given, gratis.

Definition 2024

dispensary

dispensary

English

Noun

dispensary ‎(plural dispensaries)

  1. A place or room where something is dispensed.
  2. A room specifically designed for the dispensing of drugs; a pharmacy.
  3. An institution that dispenses medical supplies and advice.
  4. A place where medical cannabis is sold (marijuana or cannabis dispensary)

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɪsˈpɛnsəɹi/

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