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 chapmen
noun
as in pedlars
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- pedlars
- peddlers
- hawkers
- hucksters
- salesmen
- distributors
- retailers
- wholesalers
- resellers
- exporters
- smugglers
- saleswomen
- salespeople
- shopgirls
- discounters
- jobbers
- merchants
- salesclerks
- bootleggers
- traffickers
- traders
- scalpers
- black marketeers
- sellers
- auctioneers
- hagglers
- fences
- fencers
- vendors
- hustlers
- black marketers
- e-tailers
- venders
- concessionaires
- horse traders
- palterers
- dealers
- tradesmen
- bargainers
- brokers
- merchandisers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- buyers
- purchasers
- consumers
- users
- end users