newsdealer

[nooz-dee-ler, nyooz-]

noun

1. a person who sells newspapers and periodicals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of newsdealer¹

First recorded in 1860–65; news + dealer

Example Sentences

The issue was banned in 33 cities and half a dozen newsdealers were arrested for selling copies.

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For sale at this office and of all newsdealers.

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The newsdealer was looking the other way as he made change so Lamb plucked back his nickel.

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Further changes in newspaper regulations are noted as follows:— Some changes have been made in the regulations respecting newspapers and periodicals posted from the office of publication addressed to regular subscribers and newsdealers.

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For sale by all newsdealers, or will be sent to any address on receipt of price, 5 cents per copy, in money or postage stamps, by Frank Tousey, Pub.,

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