chemist and druggist
/ˈkɛmɪst (ə)n(d) ˈdrʌɡɪst/Now historical
noun
A pharmacist; specifically one who has passed the minor examination of the Pharmaceutical Society.
- The minor examination of the Pharmaceutical Society was instituted by the 1868 Pharmacy Act, which established two levels of pharmacist, the chemist and druggist and the pharmaceutical chemist. As a result of the Pharmacy Act of 1953 the former category was abolished and the title of pharmaceutical chemist was applied to all..
Origin
Mid 18th century. From chemist + and + druggist.
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