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peddle

/ˈpɛdəl/
Meanings
  • Verb

    Sell or offer for sale, especially by traveling from place to place with wares.

    - "He peddled his wares on the streets."
    - "The traveling salesman peddled his products door to door."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with peddle
delible , fable , table , stable
Homonyms
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  1. Peddle (en) : Verb: To sell or offer for sale

  2. Peddle (en) : Noun: A small wheel or pulley

Homophones
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  1. Peddle (en) : Verb: To sell or offer for sale

  2. Peddle (en) : Noun: A small wheel or pulley

Variants
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peddle , peddled , peddles , peddling , peddle her wares , peddle his wares , peddle one's wares , peddle their wares
Forms
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peddled, peddles, peddling

Etymology
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Originated from the Old English word 'piedel', meaning 'foot' or 'traveler'.

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  1. The term 'peddler' is derived from the Old English word 'piedel', which means 'foot' or 'traveler'.

  2. In the 16th and 17th centuries, peddlers played a crucial role in the economy, especially in rural areas where people didn't have easy access to markets.

  3. Peddling is still common in some parts of the world, particularly in developing countries where people rely on selling goods door to door to make a living.

Related Concepts
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  1. Traveling salesman: A person who sells goods or services by traveling from place to place.

  2. Street vendor: A person who sells goods or services on the street or other public place.

Culture
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Historically, peddling was an essential part of the economy, particularly in rural areas where people didn't have easy access to markets. Peddlers traveled from village to village selling goods and providing a valuable service.

How to Memorize "peddle"

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    - Imagine a person carrying a backpack full of goods and traveling from village to village to sell them.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'peddle' with the image of a traveling salesman.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic: 'Peddle' - 'Person Engaged in Daily Duty of Selling and Trading'.

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