dry-salter
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dry-salter — noun Brit. historical a dealer in dyes, gums, and drugs, and sometimes also in preserved foodstuffs … English new terms dictionary
dry-salter — … Useful english dictionary
dry — adj., v., & n. adj. (drier; driest) 1 free from moisture, not wet, esp.: a with any moisture having evaporated, drained, or been wiped away (the clothes are not dry yet). b (of the eyes) free from tears. c (of a climate etc.) with insufficient… … Useful english dictionary
salter — noun historical 1》 a person dealing in or employed in the production of salt, or who used salt to preserve meat or fish. 2》 another term for dry salter … English new terms dictionary
salter — n. 1 a manufacturer or dealer in salt. 2 a workman at a salt works. 3 a person who salts fish etc. 4 = dry salter. Etymology: OE sealtere (as SALT) … Useful english dictionary
Drysalter — Drysalters were dealers in a range of chemical products, including glue, varnish, dye and colourings. They might supply salt or chemicals for preserving food and sometimes also sold pickles, dried meat or related items. The name drysalter or dry… … Wikipedia
drysalter — /druy sawl teuhr/, n. Brit. a dealer in dry chemicals and dyes. [1700 10; DRY + SALTER] * * * … Universalium
Moorfield House, Headingley — Moorfield House is a Victorian house in Headingley, Leeds, England built between 1855 and 1856 by William Glover Joy. It is now number 11 Alma Road, and is also referred to as Moorfield Court.[1]. Contents 1 Architecture 2 History … Wikipedia
drysaltery — [drī′sôl΄tə rē] n. pl. drysalteries Brit. the stock, shop, or trade of a drysalter * * * See dry salter. * * * … Universalium
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
