First Known Use: 15th century
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1mart
noun \ˈmärt\
: a place where things are bought and sold
Full Definition of MART
1
archaic : a coming together of people to buy and sell : 5fair 1
2
obsolete : the activity of buying and selling; also : bargain
3
: market
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Origin of MART
Middle English, from Middle Dutch marct, mart, ultimately from L. mercatus market — more at market
2mart
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MART[1] Defined for Kids
mart
noun \ˈmärt\
Definition of MART for Kids
: a trading place : market
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