peddler

Meanings

• noun

  A person who sells goods, especially by going from house to house or traveling from place to place.

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Synonyms

chapman , colporteur , hawker , huckster , monger , solicitor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peddler
seller , teller , cellar

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Variants

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peddler , peddlers , pedlar , pedlars

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'seller of pottage' or 'provider of pedas, or pottage' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'peddler' is derived from the Middle English word 'pedlar'.

2. Peddlers have been a common feature in many cultures throughout history, including medieval Europe, ancient Rome, and China.

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Related Concepts

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1. street vendor: A type of peddler who sells goods from a cart or stand on the street.

2. door-to-door salesman: A type of peddler who goes from house to house to sell goods or services.

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Culture

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Peddlers have been a common feature in literature and art, often depicted as wandering salesmen or traveling merchants. In some cultures, they are seen as symbols of entrepreneurship and self-reliance.

How to Memorize "peddler"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person carrying a backpack full of goods, going from door to door to sell them.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'peddler' by thinking of 'p' for 'person' and 'd' for 'delivering' goods.

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