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Pedlar

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(chiefly British, otherwise dated) Alternative spelling of peddler..

Example Sentences

After a time she touched the bell, with great caution; the cook appeared, to whom she gave a slip of paper, on which the woman vanished, leaving the little pedlar of small wares standing on the steps, where she had already placed her basket,...
I had strolled along the platform where the native pedlars called their wares as passengers leaned from the wide carriage windows.

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What does pedlar mean?

Pedlar means (chiefly British, otherwise dated) Alternative spelling of peddler..

What is a synonym for pedlar?

Common synonyms include peddler.

What is the opposite of pedlar?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use pedlar in a sentence?

After a time she touched the bell, with great caution; the cook appeared, to whom she gave a slip of paper, on which the woman vanished, leaving the little pedlar of small wares standing on the steps, where she had already placed her basket,...

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