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Definition of trading house in English: trading housenoun ˈtreɪdɪŋ haʊs 1Especially in North America: a building in which trade or barter, especially between settlers or traders and indigenous peoples, takes place; compare "trading post". Now historical. 2A firm that specializes in buying and selling merchandise, especially internationally; a company that imports and exports goods, or facilitates this process.
Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Winthrop (1588–1649), colonial governor. From trading + house. Definition of trading house in US English: trading housenounˈtreɪdɪŋ haʊs 1Especially in North America: a building in which trade or barter, especially between settlers or traders and indigenous peoples, takes place; compare "trading post". Now historical. 2A firm that specializes in buying and selling merchandise, especially internationally; a company that imports and exports goods, or facilitates this process.
Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Winthrop (1588–1649), colonial governor. From trading + house. |