mercer
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Noun — A merchant who deals in fabrics and cloth, especially fine or luxury textiles like silk.
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman mercer ("cloth merchant"), ultimately from Latin merx, "goods" or "merchandise."
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What does “mercer” mean?
The word “mercer” means a merchant who deals in fabrics and cloth, especially fine or luxury textiles like silk. In plain terms, an old word for someone who sells cloth, especially fine fabric.
How do you pronounce “mercer”?
“Mercer” is pronounced MUR-suh (/ˈmɝsɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mercer” in a sentence?
Here is “mercer” used in a sentence: “The mercer laid out bolts of silk for the bride to choose from.”
What part of speech is “mercer”?
“Mercer” is a noun.
Where does the word “mercer” come from?
The word “mercer” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman mercer ("cloth merchant"), ultimately from Latin merx, "goods" or "merchandise.".
Is “mercer” a common word?
“Mercer” is an uncommon word in modern English.