drysaltery

/ˈdraɪsɔːltəri/
noun
  1. A shop or business that sells salted or dried foods, such as fish, meat, or pickles.
    • The drysaltery was a popular stop for sailors stocking up for a voyage.
    • He inherited the drysaltery from his grandfather.
    • The drysaltery on the corner sold the best smoked salmon.
  2. The trade or business of dealing in salted or dried foods.
    • Drysaltery was an important trade in coastal towns.
    • The history of drysaltery goes back centuries.
    • She learned the drysaltery business from her parents.
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