Grocer

A grocer is a dealer in staple foodstuffs -- meats, produce, dairy products, etc. -- and other household supplies. Such goods are, hence, groceries.

Related Topics:
Food - Meat - Produce - Dairy product

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Sometimes used when greengrocer is meant.

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Nowadays, the term is all but synonymous with supermarket, since the early supermarkets began as chains of grocery stores.

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The Grocer is a nickname in British politics referring to Edward Heath.

Related Topics:
Nickname - British - Edward Heath

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Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was the daughter of a Lincolnshire grocer.

Related Topics:
Prime Minister - Margaret Thatcher - Lincolnshire

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