Definition

The business of selling small items or goods, often by traveling from place to place, similar to what a peddler does.

Example

The peddlery in the market offered a variety of handmade crafts and local produce.

Conversation

Did you see that little shop downtown selling all sorts of trinkets?

Yeah, it looked like a classic peddlery with all the handmade crafts.

I thought it was charming and reminded me of old markets.

Definitely! It's nice to see small businesses like that thriving.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Peddlery → It originates from the Middle English 'pedlere' (meaning a seller of goods) and the suffix '-y' (indicating a state or condition). The word 'peddlery' refers to the state or condition of being a peddler, or the act of selling goods, often in a traveling manner.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'peddler' as someone who sells goods, and the '-y' at the end indicates the condition of being that seller. This helps you remember that 'peddlery' is all about the act of selling.

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