auction
The origin and history of auction.
Etymology
From Latin auctio, "an increase," from augere, "to increase" — because the price climbs as people bid.
The origin and history of auction.
From Latin auctio, "an increase," from augere, "to increase" — because the price climbs as people bid.
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