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chaffer Definition

chaf·fer (c̸hafər)

noun

  1. Obsolete trade; business
  2. Archaic a haggling over price or terms; bargaining

Etymology: ME chaffare, merchandise, trade < OE ceap, cep, a purchase + faru, a journey: see cheap & fare

intransitive verb

  1. Now Rare to haggle over price; bargain
  2. to chat idly

chaffer Related Forms

chaf·ferer noun

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