† ˈchafferyObs.rare. Also 6 Sc.chafery. [f. chaffer n.1 + -y3: see -ery.] a. Merchandise, wares. b. Buying and selling, traffic. 1535Lyndesay Satyre 4495 Heir I haue bocht gude chafery.1596Spenser State Irel.Wks. (1862) 552/2 Merchandize and chafferie, that is, buying and selling.