druggist

druggist
druggist drug"gist, n. [F. droguiste, fr. drogue. See 3d {Drug}.] 1. One who deals in drugs; especially, one who buys and sells drugs without compounding them; one who owns or operates a drugstore. [1913 Webster +PJC]

2. one who compounds drugs or distributes drugs into containers for distribution to customers; a pharmacist or apothecary.

Syn: dispensing chemist. [PJC]

Note: The same person often serves as both pharmacist and retail seller of drugs. See the Note under {Apothecary}. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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