Definition of peddler

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Peddler

/ˈpedlə(r)//ˈpedlər/

The word "peddler" originates from the Middle English word "pedler," which itself comes from the Old French word "pedler." This word, in turn, is derived from the Latin word "pedita," meaning "foot" or "footpath." This etymology highlights the historical connection between peddlers and their mode of transportation: walking. Peddlers would travel on foot, carrying their wares and selling them from town to town, often along footpaths. The term eventually evolved into "peddler," emphasizing the act of selling and the goods being peddled.

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a person who sells illegal drugs or stolen goods

một người bán ma túy bất hợp pháp hoặc hàng hóa bị đánh cắp

Example:
  • a drug peddler

    một kẻ bán ma túy

a person who in the past travelled from place to place trying to sell small objects

một người trong quá khứ đã đi du lịch từ nơi này sang nơi khác để cố gắng bán những đồ vật nhỏ

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