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Canyou read this occupation?
« on: Saturday 09 July 05 18:00 BST (UK) »


Can you read this profession?

This is Goerge B Douglas went on to become a doctor
He's staying with surgeon's assistant and chemist

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Re: Canyou read this occupation?
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 09 July 05 18:04 BST (UK) »
Looks like despencer (sic) to me, in other words, dispenser, works with chemist.

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Dispencer (sic) - if he's with a Chemist - Dispenser of drugs

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