drysalters
/ˈdraɪsɔːltərz/
noun
- People who deal in salted or dried foods, such as fish, meat, or pickles.
- The guild of drysalters held a fair every autumn.
- Many drysalters also sold spices and vinegar.
- The drysalters of the port city were essential for preserving food before refrigeration.
- Shops or businesses that sell salted or dried foods.
- She visited several drysalters to find the best pickled herring.
- The drysalters in the old town had a distinctive smell of brine and smoke.
- The street was lined with drysalters and bakeries.