mercer
[mur-ser]
- a dealer in textile fabrics; dry-goods merchant.
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Origin of mercer
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Contemporary Examples
Mercer says that allowing word of the rooftop missiles to get out was an “extremely savvy” move.
Historical Examples
"The mercer kept you waiting long," remarked Castell quietly.
Fair MargaretH. Rider Haggard
The mercer took the child, smiled at her and kissed her rosy cheeks.
Therese RaquinEmile Zola
Mercer reached around the door into the laboratory and pressed a button.
What––I glanced at Mercer, 382 and he laughed aloud with pleasure and excitement.
I shouted across the pool to Mercer, who was watching anxiously.
mercer
- British a dealer in textile fabrics and fine cloth
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Word Origin
C13: from Old French mercier dealer, from Vulgar Latin merciārius (unattested), from Latin merx goods, wares
Mercer
- Johnny, full name John Herndon Mercer. 1909–76, US popular songwriter and singer. His most popular songs include "Blues in the Night" (1941) and "Moon River" (1961)
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Word Origin and History for mercer
n.
early 12c., "dealer in textile," from Old French mercier "shopkeeper, tradesman," from Vulgar Latin *merciarius, from Latin merx (see market (n.)).
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