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higgler

American  
[hig-ler] / ˈhɪg lər /

noun

  1. a peddler or huckster.


Etymology

Origin of higgler

First recorded in 1630–40; higgle + -er 1

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From pugger to quarrel-picker to higgler, the bygone artisanal trades of Britain once defined working life for most.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 14, 2025

Consider buddleboy, bogeyman, bumboat man, flirter, higgler, pugger, muffleman, quarrel picker, spittle-maker, whiff-maker and willy man.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 14, 2025

Mrs. Dale," said the higgler, solemnly, "I married my first wife for money, and I've been punished for my mistake.

From The Devil's Garden by Maxwell, W. B.

"Well, have you made up your mind, old higgler?" said Asie, clapping him on the shoulder.

From Scenes from a Courtesan's Life by Balzac, Honoré de

The higgler distinctly preened himself, and smiled archly.

From The Devil's Garden by Maxwell, W. B.

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