Grocer
Grocer , noun
[Formerly written grosser, orig., one who sells by the gross, or deals by wholesale, from French grossier, marchand grossier, from gros large, great. See Gross.]
A trader who deals in foods such as meats, dairy products, produce, tea, sugar, spices, coffee, fruits, and various other commodities.
Collocations (1)
Grocer's itch (Medicine) , a disease of the skin, caused by handling sugar and treacle.