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Definition of Greengrocery

1. Noun. Groceries sold by a greengrocer.

Definition of Greengrocery

1. Noun. The trade of a greengrocer. ¹

2. Noun. A greengrocer's shop. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Greengrocery

1. [n -RIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Greengrocery

Literary usage of Greengrocery

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Co-operative Production by BENJAMIN. JONES (1894)
"... the breeding and fattening of pigs commenced,' while a greengrocery department was started at the Plumstead branch of the society, to sell the produce. ..."

2. New Homes for Old by Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge (1921)
"Here, in place of , shops that carry only meat, canned goods, and potatoes, cabbages, and beets, the greengrocery stores largely predominate. ..."

3. Introduction to the Law of Real Property by Harry Augustus Bigelow (1919)
"X. later began to use it as a greengrocery. C. brought action against A. and X. for an injunction to restrain A. from letting or continuing to let the ..."

4. Personal Property by Harry Augustus Bigelow (1919)
"X. later began to use it as a greengrocery. C. brought action against A. and X. for an injunction to restrain A. from letting or continuing to let the ..."

5. The Wassail-bowl by Albert Smith (1843)
"I buy all my greengrocery of her." He bought all his greengrocery of her ! She was mortal, then, and kept a shop. In a state of semi- bewilderment, ..."

6. A Manual of Domestic Economy: Suited to Families Spending from £100 to £1000 by John Henry Walsh (1856)
"lOd. ; worth each of greengrocery and beer, ; and £a. !id. to spend lu materials ... About 6H- 1я allowed per day for greengrocery and beer, respectively, ..."

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