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View synonyms for merchantable

merchantable

[ mur-chuhn-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

, Chiefly Law.
  1. marketable:

    merchantable war-surplus goods.



merchantable

/ ˈmɜːtʃəntəbəl /

adjective

  1. suitable for trading


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Other Words From

  • merchant·a·ble·ness noun
  • un·merchant·a·ble adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of merchantable1

1475–85; earlier marchandabull. See merchant, -able

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Example Sentences

Each merchantable log scaled is stamped on at least one end and unmerchantable or defective logs are stamped "US" in a circle.

They are teaching the people that their ballots are merchantable products, and their ballot-box a rotten affair.

Common merchantable pine lumber is used for the body of the case.

But nothing exceeds in value the largest merchantable mockocks of sugar, which are brought in for sale.

It is probable that much of it consists of low land which may afford merchantable timber.

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