corn factor
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Roxdal's somewhat supercilious manner had always jarred upon the unsophisticated corn factor.
From The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies by Zangwill, Israel
Instead of the glass business, he now went into the timber trade; but this was only for sake of appearance, as his chief business was that of a corn factor and money lender.
From Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace by Hauff, Wilhelm
Near the school he met John Browdie, the honest corn factor.
From Dickens As an Educator by Hughes, James L. (James Laughlin)
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