peddlery

Or ped·lar·y,

[ped-luh-ree]

noun

plural

peddleries 

1. the business of a peddler.

2. peddlers' wares.

3. trumpery.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peddlery¹

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

Example Sentences

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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