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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Drogester, n. [e.m.E. druggister (1632).] A druggist. —1647 Hope Diary 135.
A kynde of gypsum called … in Holland by the drogesters spade 1675 Greyfriars Interm. 621.
James Stewart, drogestir 1684 Law Memor. 200.
John Spreul, apothecar, or drogester, at Glasgow
