| 1. | a person who makes a deal or deals, esp. in business or politics. |
| 2. | an aspect or item that is enticing enough to secure a deal. |
deal·mak·er  (dēl'mā'kər) n. One that makes deals, as in business, finance, or politics. deal'mak'ing (-mā'kĭng) n. |
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