| 释义 |
† myˈropolist Obs.
[f. Gr. µυροπώλης (f. µύρο-ν ointment + -πώλης seller, πωλεῖν to sell) + -ist.]
A dealer in ointments or perfumery.
1656Blount Glossogr., Myropolist, a seller of sweet Oyls, Ointments or Perfumes. [Hence in Phillips, Bailey, and later Dicts.] 1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 689 He that handled or sold them [sc. unguents] was called an Unguentary and Myropolist. |