'apothecary' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'apotecarie,' which came from Old French 'apotecaire,' derived from Late Latin 'apothecarius,' meaning 'storekeeper.'

'apothecarius' transformed into the Old French word 'apotecaire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'apothecary' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'storekeeper,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who prepares and sells medicines.'