1. a shop or business that sells dry goods such as spices, herbs, pickles, salted fish, and other preserved or dried food items
Usage: chiefly British; historical or archaic
2. the goods or merchandise sold in a drysaltery
Usage: chiefly British; historical or archaic

Examples

• The drysaltery on the corner sold imported spices and salted meats.
• She purchased herbs and pickled vegetables from the local drysaltery.
• In the 19th century, a drysaltery was a common fixture in most market towns.
• The drysaltery business thrived before modern supermarkets became widespread.
• He inherited his father's drysaltery and expanded the selection of preserved goods.