merchantable

[ mur-chuhn-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

, Chiefly Law.

1. marketable:

   merchantable war-surplus goods.

merchantable

/ ˈmɜːtʃəntəbəl /

adjective

1. suitable for trading

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of merchantable¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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Related Words

• bankable
• profitable