Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A general dealer in articles of food, as hams, butter, cheese, and eggs.
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Examples
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"Besides these superb rewards," the showman continued, "the rest of the judges present sixteen consolation prizes, and Mr. Crawley, the eminently respected provision-merchant round the corner, invites all competitors to supper at twelve o'clock to-night, without distinction of personal appearance."
Essays in Rebellion Henry W. Nevinson 1900
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Up starts another, who has credit with a provision-merchant down east, and offers to supply the workmen with pork, molasses, tea, and sugar, out of his friend's store; making a speech at the same time.
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 454 Volume 18, New Series, September 11, 1852 Various 1841
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