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Webster 1913 Edition
Grocer
Gro′cer
,Noun.
[Formerly written
grosser
, orig., one who sells by the gross
, or deals by wholesale, fr. F. grossier
, marchand grossier
, fr. gros
large, great. See Gross
.] A trader who deals in foods such as meats, dairy products, produce, tea, sugar, spices, coffee, fruits, and various other commodities.
Grocer’s itch
(Med.)
, a disease of the skin, caused by handling sugar and treacle.
Webster 1828 Edition
Grocer
GRO'CER
,Noun.