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grocery store † 
1 a shop where groceries may be bought.
- 1834 On Sunday night last, some thieves broke into the grocery store of Mr. Wm. Scott, Wellington Street, St. Anne Suburbs, and carried away goods to a considerable amount.
- 1960 Before Jacob there had been five grocery stores, the prices the same in each. . . .
2 Obs. See quote.
- 1837 (1927) Besides the seven taverns, there is a number of little grocery stores which are, in fact, drinking-houses.
- 1834 On Sunday night last, some thieves broke into the grocery store of Mr. Wm. Scott, Wellington Street, St. Anne Suburbs, and carried away goods to a considerable amount.