DCHP-3

grocery store

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1

a shop where groceries may be bought.

Quotations

1834
On Sunday night last, some thieves broke into the grocery store of Mr. Wm. Scott, Wellington Street, St. Anne Suburbs, and carried away goods to a considerable amount.
1960
Before Jacob there had been five grocery stores, the prices the same in each. . . .
2 Obs.

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Quotations

1837
Besides the seven taverns, there is a number of little grocery stores which are, in fact, drinking-houses.