Gro"cer (?), n. [Formerly written
grosser, orig., one who sells by the gross, or deals by
wholesale, fr. F. grossier, marchand grossier, fr. gros
large, great. See Gross.] A trader who deals in tea,
sugar, spices, coffee, fruits, and various other
commodities.
Grocer's itch (Med.), a disease of
the skin, caused by handling sugar and treacle.