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off-sale
DCHP-3 (Jun 2024)
adj. & n. — Economy, especially Urban culture
an alcohol vendor that sells alcohol to be consumed elsewhere.
Type: 2. Preservation — The use of off-sale is a Commonwealth phenomenon (see Chart 1), with the US not using that term. In the North American context, see Chart 2, the term is a Type 2 Canadianism (Preservation from British English), though Type 5 (Frequency) would apply as well.
In spoken language, see the 2020 quotation, off-sale is used as a stand-alone noun.
OED-3 dates the term to England as of 1899, defining it as "The sale of alcoholic drink for consumption elsewhere than at the place of sale; an instance of this (frequently in plural)"
In spoken language, see the 2020 quotation, off-sale is used as a stand-alone noun.
OED-3 dates the term to England as of 1899, defining it as "The sale of alcoholic drink for consumption elsewhere than at the place of sale; an instance of this (frequently in plural)"
As a legal term, as in an off-sale license, the term also exists in the US.
Quotations
1972
REGINA (CP) — The off-sale counter in the Georgia Hotel beverage room isn't the only service drawing lineups at the hotel these days.
1989
The Hotel Association of Saskatchewan has asked council support in its bid to have off sale beer prices set competitively with the Liquor Board rates: be permitted to sell spirits as off sale and have the liquor consumption tax reduced.
2010
Two initiatives were held off to the next meeting because they are the work of USSU president Warren Kirkland, who was absent from the meeting. Kirkland has been working to develop an on-campus brewery, which would allow the USSU to open an off-sale liquor store.
2011
The government is planning to give around $5 million in subsidies to off-sale liquor vendors. The idea is that this will allow these vendors to lower the price of beer without feeling the sting in their pocketbooks
2015
In addition to the 75 government-owned liquor stores, there are also private rural franchises, off-sale outlets at hotels, and a small number of private stores in Regina and Saskatoon.
2020
As of Saturday, the SLGA retail store and the private off-sale in La Loche will be closed for two weeks. Liquor stores in other parts of the province are considered an essential service and remain open.
2025
Yanz Liquor Store, a well-known spot for off-sale liquor in Saskatoon, is looking for dedicated and friendly individuals to join our team. As an Off-Sale Liquor Store Associate, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining the store’s cleanliness and organization, and ensuring compliance with liquor laws.
References
- OED-3
Images
Chart 1: Internet Domain Search, 5 June 2024
