chapman

noun chap·man \ˈchap-mən\

Definition of CHAPMAN

archaic : merchant, trader

British : peddler

Middle English, from Old English cēapman, from cēap trade + man — more at cheap

First Known Use: before 12th century

biographical name Chap·man \ˈchap-mən\

Frank Mich*ler \ˈmi-klər\ 1864–1945 Am. ornithologist

biographical name

George 1559?–1634 Eng. dram. & translator

biographical name

John 1774–1845 Johnny Ap*ple*seed \ˈa-pəl-ˌsēd\ Am. pioneer

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