vend
[vend]
verb (used with object)
to sell as one's business or occupation, especially by peddling: to vend flowers at a sidewalk stand.
to give utterance to (opinions, ideas, etc.); publish.
verb (used without object)
to engage in the sale of merchandise.
to be disposed of by sale.
Origin of vend
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Contemporary Examples of vend
In that case, finding a location to vend in the central business district could be tough.
Historical Examples of vend
A patent is granted for the right to make, to use and to vend.
Practical Mechanics for BoysJ. S. Zerbe
In 1510 an alliance was also formed between Sweden and the Vend cities.
The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus VasaPaul Barron Watson
But John Fletcher was not on the station corner to vend his wares.
A Son of the CityHerman Gastrell Seely
They say that if the preachers get hold of it they will vend it from their pulpits.
The Battle of The PressTheophila Carlile Campbell
That he will not have to go out into the market-place and vend his wares!
The Journal of Arthur StirlingUpton Sinclair
vend
verb
Word Origin for vend
C17: from Latin vendere, contraction of vēnum dare to offer for sale
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