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noun
goods which are or were offered or intended for sale.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, uncountable
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noun
goods which are or were offered or intended for sale.
goods connected with an entity whose primary activity is not the production or sale of such goods, such as a team, band, work of fiction, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: especially, informal, uncountable
Topics: business, hobbies, lifestyle, marketing, sports
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verb
To merchandise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare, slang
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verb
To provide proof.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
Qualifier: Chicago
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History
Etymology tree Anglo-Norman marchaundisebor. Latin mercātus Vulgar Latin *mercātāntem Vulgar Latin *mercātāntem Old French marcheant Old French -ise Old French marcheandisebor. Middle English marchaundise English merchandiseclip. English merch Clipping of merchandise.
Across languages
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
