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groceress

English edit

Etymology edit

grocer +‎ -ess

Noun edit

groceress (plural groceresses)

  1. (dated) A female grocer.
    • 1891, Thomas Hardy, The Winters and The Palmleys:
      'I can recollect Mrs. Winter very well, if nobody else can,' said the aged groceress.
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