"drysalter" meaning in English

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  "etymology_text": "From dry + salter.",
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  "pos": "noun",
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        "A dealer in chemicals used in the arts (oils, preservatives etc.) as well as, often, preserved foodstuffs including pickles or salted meats."
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          "pickle",
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        "(now historical) A dealer in chemicals used in the arts (oils, preservatives etc.) as well as, often, preserved foodstuffs including pickles or salted meats."
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        {
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  "word": "drysalter"
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