chapman
noun
chap·man ˈchap-mən 
1
archaic : merchant, trader
2
British : peddler
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English cēapman, from cēap trade + man — more at cheap entry 3
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Biographical Definition
Chapman 1 of 3
biographical name (1)
Chap·man ˈchap-mən
Frank Mich*ler ˈmi-klər 1864–1945 American ornithologist
1864–1945 American ornithologist Chapman
2 of 3biographical name (2)
George 1559?–1634 English dramatist and translator
Chapman
3 of 3biographical name (3)
John 1774–1845 Johnny Appleseed ˈa-pəl-ˌsēd American pioneer
American pioneer chapman
noun
as in hawker
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- hawker
- peddler
- pedlar
- huckster
- salesman
- distributor
- reseller
- wholesaler
- retailer
- salesperson
- smuggler
- exporter
- jobber
- shopgirl
- saleswoman
- scalper
- discounter
- bootlegger
- fence
- trafficker
- merchant
- haggler
- trader
- hustler
- vendor
- seller
- fencer
- salesclerk
- auctioneer
- black marketeer
- palterer
- dealer
- black marketer
- horse trader
- e-tailer
- vender
- concessionaire
- tradesman
- bargainer
- broker
- merchandiser
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- purchaser
- buyer
- user
- consumer
- end user