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† ˈmerchantly, a. Obs.
[f. merchant n. + -ly1.]
a. Of or pertaining to a merchant.
b. In disparaging sense: Huckstering, pettifogging.
1599Nashe Lenten Stuffe 21 An eniuersal [sic] marchantly formallity, in habitte, speach, gestures. 1647Clarendon Hist. Reb. v. §324 Tho' it might have some influence upon Merchantly Men, yet it stirred up most Generous minds to an Indignation on the King's behalf. 1660Gauden Brownrig 142 His Parents [were] of Merchantly condition, of worthy reputation, and of very Christian conversation. a1674Clarendon Hist. Reb. x. §179 Their absurd and merchandly trafficking with him for the price of returning to their Allegiance. 1736[see merchantlike]. |