mercer

noun

mer·​cer ˈmər-sər How to pronounce mercer (audio)
British
: a dealer in usually expensive fabrics

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from merz merchandise, from Latin merc-, merx

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mercer was in the 13th century

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“Mercer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mercer. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

mercer

noun
mer·​cer ˈmər-sər How to pronounce mercer (audio)
British
: a dealer in textile fabrics

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