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trades⋅peo⋅ple

[treydz-pee-puhl]
–plural noun
1. those persons who are engaged in trade; tradesmen.
2. Chiefly British.
a. tradesmen.
b. shopkeepers collectively.
Also, trades⋅folk [treydz-fohk] .


Origin:
1720–30; trade + 's 1 + people
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trades·peo·ple   (trādz'pē'pəl)   
pl.n.  
  1. People engaged in retail trade.

  2. Skilled workers.

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