What is a Sundriesman?

A sundriesman is a person who sells small items or sundries, such as notions, trinkets, or other small goods. The term is often used to describe a vendor who sells a variety of miscellaneous items, rather than a specific type of product.

In the past, sundriesmen were common in towns and cities, where they would set up stalls or shops to sell their wares. They might sell everything from buttons and needles to paper and pens, or from candles and matches to snuff and tobacco. The term "sundries" itself comes from the Old English word "sundor," which means "small, trifling things."

Today, the term "sundriesman" is less commonly used, but it can still be found in some contexts, such as in historical or literary works. In modern times, the concept of a sundriesman has been replaced by a variety of different types of retailers and vendors, each specializing in their own specific products or categories of goods.