Both Uses of
proprietor
in
1984 by Orwell
- The proprietor had just lighted a hanging oil lamp which gave off an unclean but friendly smell.†
p. 94..0 *
- The serious piece of folly had been to come back here in the first place, after buying the diary and without knowing whether the proprietor of the shop could be trusted.†
p. 100..3
Definition:
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(proprietor) the owner of a business