STOREKEEPER

shopkeeper, tradesman, storekeeper, market keeper

(noun) a merchant who owns or manages a shop

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

storekeeper (plural storekeepers)

One who runs a shop, either the owner or manager.

One who is in charge of stores or goods of any kind.

(US, colloquial, dated) Any unsaleable item.

Synonyms

• shopkeeper

Source: Wiktionary


Store"keep`er, n.

1. A man in charge of stores or goods of any kind; as, a naval storekeeper.

2. One who keeps a "store;" a shopkeeper. See 1st Store, 3. [U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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