ETYM Old Eng. apotecarie, from Late Lat. apothecarius, from Latin apotheca storehouse, Greek apo, to put away; apo from + tithenai: cf. French apothicaire, Old Fren. apotecaire. Related to Thesis.
One who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes.
Archaic, or American, pharmacist.
Person who prepares and dispenses medicines; a pharmacist.