| Term | merchant (n.) |
|---|---|
| Synonym | ˈmɜːt͡ʃənt a person who makes a living by selling things |
| Meaning | -> The spice merchants of the eastern markets charged top prices to the Dutch and British sailors,who had come too far to sail away without buying. Usage tips: the word merchant might be preceded by another noun telling what the merchant sells (e.g.,spice merchant or wine merchant). |
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