Definition

A person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place to sell their products directly to customers.

Example

The pedler walked through the village, offering handmade crafts to the residents.

Conversation

I saw a peddler selling handmade jewelry at the market yesterday.

Oh really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, I bought a beautiful bracelet from the peddler.

Nice! I love supporting local artisans.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pedler → The word 'pedler' originates from Middle English 'pedlere', which comes from the Old English 'pedlare', meaning a trader or seller. The root 'pedl' is related to the word 'peddle', which means to sell goods, often by traveling from place to place. Thus, a pedler is someone who sells goods, typically in a mobile manner.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person traveling around to 'sell' ('pedl') their goods — that's what a pedler does.

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