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peddlery

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

noun

peddleries plural
  1. the business of a peddler.

  2. peddlers' wares.

  3. trumpery.


Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

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.

From The Book of Khalid by Rihani, Ameen Fares

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