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merchant (noun)

A merchant is a person or company that buys and sells goods, typically on a large scale or for profit. The term is often used to describe someone involved in wholesale or international trade.

💡 Memory Tip

MER-CHANT: A MERchant sells MERchandise and sings a CHANT to attract customers.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'merchant' for a customer. → The customer bought the goods.

Saying 'I am merchanting silk.' → I am trading silk.

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