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merchandise

[n. mur-chuhn-dahyz, -dahys; v. mur-chuhn-dahyz] Example Sentences Origin

mer·chan·dise

[n. mur-chuhn-dahyz, -dahys; v. mur-chuhn-dahyz] noun, verb, -dised, -dis·ing.
noun
1.
the manufactured goods bought and sold in any business.
2.
the stock of goods in a store.
3.
goods, especially manufactured goods; commodities.
verb (used without object)
4.
to carry on trade.

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verb (used with object)
5.
to buy and sell; deal in; trade.
6.
to plan for and promote the sales of.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English marchandise < Old French. See merchant, -ice

mer·chan·dis·a·ble, adjective
mer·chan·dis·er, noun
un·mer·chan·dised, adjective
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  • He quickly rattled off fifteen possibilities for licensed merchandise from a variety of schools.
  • All this has made it harder for merchants to rip consumers off or sell them shoddy merchandise.
  • For items purchased within the last year, we'll send you a replacement or a full merchandise refund.
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merchandise
 
n
1.  commercial goods; commodities
 
vb
2.  to engage in the commercial purchase and sale of (goods or services); trade
 
[C13: from Old French. See merchant]
 
'merchandiser
 
n

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Word Origin & History

merchandise
late 13c., "commodities of commerce," from Anglo-Fr. marchaundise, from marchaunt (see merchant). The verb is recorded from late 14c.
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merchandise definition


  1. n.
    any contraband. (Underworld.) : How much of the merchandise can you deliver by midnight?
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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