Historical Professions

noun a pharmacy or drugstore

• The apothecary carefully measured out the ingredients for the prescription.
• I always go to the apothecary to get my vitamins and supplements.
• I heard the apothecary has some really good stuff for headaches.
• She was like an apothecary, always knowing the right remedy for any situation.

noun A person who operates a ferry, transporting people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water.

• The ferryman navigated the boat across the river with precision.
• The ferryman was super chill and made sure we got across the river safely.
• The ferryman was a total boss at getting us to the other side.
• In life, we all have our own ferryman to guide us through the challenges.

noun A person who writes or transcribes documents; a scribe or copyist.

• The scrivener meticulously transcribed the legal documents.
• The scrivener spent all day typing up paperwork.
• I heard the scrivener is a pro at typing up contracts.
• In a way, a scrivener is like a human copy machine.

noun a person who sells tobacco and tobacco-related products

• I purchased a pipe and some premium tobacco from the tobacconist down the street.
• I always stop by the tobacconist on my way home to pick up some cigars.
• I scored some top-notch smokes from the tobacconist around the corner.
• The tobacconist's shop was a treasure trove of aromatic delights.

noun a person who constructs or repairs something, such as a shipwright or playwright

• The wright carefully crafted each piece of furniture by hand.
• My friend is a talented wright who can build anything out of wood.
• That wright is a real pro at fixing cars in no time.
• She was the wright of her own destiny, shaping her future with every decision.