druggist
|drug-gist|
B2
/ˈdrʌɡɪst/
medicine seller
Etymology
Etymology Information
'druggist' originates from the French word 'droguiste', where 'drogue' meant 'drug'.
Historical Evolution
'droguiste' transformed into the English word 'druggist' during the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person dealing in drugs', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who prepares and sells medicines; a pharmacist.
The druggist filled the prescription quickly.
Synonyms
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