First Known Use: 14th century
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1dicker
noun dick·er \ˈdi-kər\
Definition of DICKER
: the number or quantity of 10 especially of hides or skins
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Origin of DICKER
Middle English dyker, from Latin decuria quantity of ten, from decem ten — more at ten
2dicker
verb
: to talk or argue with someone about the conditions of a purchase, agreement, or contract
dick·ereddick·er·ing \ˈdi-k(ə-)riŋ\
Full Definition of DICKER
intransitive verb
: bargain <dickered over the price>
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Origin of DICKER
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First Known Use: 1797
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