'druggist' definitions:
Definition of 'druggist'
(from WordNet)
noun
A health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs [syn: pharmacist, druggist, chemist, apothecary, pill pusher, pill roller]
Definition of 'druggist'
From: GCIDE
- druggist \drug"gist\, n. [F. droguiste, fr. drogue. See 3d Drug.]
- 1. One who deals in drugs; especially, one who buys and sells drugs without compounding them; one who owns or operates a drugstore. [1913 Webster +PJC]
- 2. one who compounds drugs or distributes drugs into containers for distribution to customers; a pharmacist or apothecary.
- Syn: dispensing chemist. [PJC]
- Note: The same person often serves as both pharmacist and retail seller of drugs. See the Note under Apothecary. [1913 Webster]