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peddler
noun ped·dler \ˈped-lər\
: someone who sells things in small amounts often by traveling to different places : a person who peddles something
: a person who sells illegal drugs
Full Definition of PEDDLER
: one who peddles: as a : one who offers merchandise (as fresh produce) for sale along the street or from door to door b : one who deals in or promotes something intangible (as a personal asset or an idea) <influence peddlers>
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Variants of PEDDLER
ped·dler also ped·lar \ˈped-lər\
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First Known Use of PEDDLER
14th century
PEDDLER Defined for Kids
peddler
noun ped·dler \ˈped-lər\
Definition of PEDDLER for Kids
: someone who goes about trying to sell things
Variants of PEDDLER
ped·dler also ped·lar \ˈped-lər\
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