Chapman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃæpmən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chapman is a noun meaning (obsolete) A dealer or merchant, especially an itinerant one.
Meaning
(obsolete) A dealer or merchant, especially an itinerant one.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A purchaser.
Example Sentences
Done. They are gone: the sum is here in bank, my Face. I would we knew another chapman now would buy 'em outright.
When chapmen billies leave the street, / And drouthy neibors, neibors meet, / As market days are wearing late, / An' folk begin to tak the gate
Word Forms
- chapmen
Synonyms for chapman
Depending on context, synonyms include cheapjack, peddler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include seller, peddler, pedlar, hawker, huckster, vendor.
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