carriage trade

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noun
  1. wealthy patrons of a store, restaurant, theater, etc.; elite clientele.

Origin of carriage trade

1
First recorded in 1710–20

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British Dictionary definitions for carriage trade

carriage trade

noun
  1. trade from the wealthy part of society

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