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peddlery

American  
[ped-luh-ree] / ˈpɛd lə ri /
Or pedlary,

noun

PLURAL

peddleries

  1. the business of a peddler.

  2. peddlers' wares.

  3. trumpery.

Etymology

Origin of peddlery

First recorded in 1520–30; peddler + -y 3

Example Sentences

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Before he does this, however, he rids himself of all the encumbrances of peddlery which hitherto have been his sole means of support.

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