Definition

A person or business that sells salted or dried foods, pickling materials, and dry chemicals.

Example

The drysalter provided the restaurant with high-quality pickling supplies.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what a drysalter actually does?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

Yeah, they deal with all sorts of salted foods and even chemicals.

That's cool! I didn't know that was a profession.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Drysalter → The word originates from Middle English 'drysalter', which is derived from 'dry' (meaning free from moisture) and 'salter' (from Old French 'saltier', meaning one who sells salt). A drysalter is a merchant who deals in dry goods, particularly salt and other non-liquid commodities.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who sells 'dry' goods, like salt, to remember that a drysalter is a merchant dealing in non-liquid items.

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