Apothecary vs. Physician
Posted by Peg on June 09, 1998 at 08:47:34:
In response to No expert, but..., written by ElaineL on June 09, 1998 at 07:49:58
I wondered about the 2 terms because in P&P, Mr. Jones is an apothecary (called in for Jane) but the sisters want to send for a physician from London. So, they just wanted someone from the city who would be more prestigious & in their eyes, more knowledgeable? The terms are not separate?
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