noun. One that sells foodstuffs and various household supplies.

noun. A wholesale dealer: same as engrosser

noun. A trader who deals in general supplies for the table and for household use. See grocery, 3.

noun. A trader who deals in meats, dairy products, produce, tea, sugar, spices, coffee, fruits, and various other commodities.

noun. a disease of the skin, caused by handling sugar and treacle.

noun. A person who sells groceries (foodstuffs and household items) retail from a grocery

noun. a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

""Now, John, Harry, Willie, if you want to be a grocer when you grow up, _be a grocer_ and a big one -- a wholesale grocer if you wish, and be a _good one_ -- the very best in town, if you can, but say -- don't let your grocery business _swallow you up_ till you are _not good for anything else_ but to buy and sell groceries!"

grocers' itch  

greengrocer  grocery  

merchandiser  merchant  

greengrocer  

closer  doser  grosser  

apothecary  baker  banker  barber  blacksmith  

baker  bookdealer  bookseller  butcher  chandler