regrate
/rɪˈɡreɪt/Now historical and rare
verb
1 [with object] To buy up (commodities, especially food) in order to resell at a profit in the same or a neighbouring market. Also without object. Compare forestall.
2 [with object] To sell on (commodities so bought) at a profit.
Origin
Late Middle English. From Anglo-Norman regratier, Anglo-Norman and Middle French regrater (French regratter) to buy up (commodities, especially food) in order to resell at a profit in the same or a neighbouring market, further etymology uncertain and disputed. Compare post-classical Latin regratare.
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