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ped·dler
noun
or ped·lar or ped·ler \ˈped(ə)lə(r)\
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English pedlere, probably alteration of peddere peddler
1. : one that peddles: as
a. : one that offers merchandise (as fruits or vegetables) for sale along the street or from door to door usually carrying his goods in a pushcart, wagon, or truck as distinguished from a canvasser who takes orders for future delivery — called also arab, hawker, huckster, vendor
< an itinerant peddler crying his wares >
b. : one that retails or offers for sale something intangible (as an idea or personal asset)
< a peddler of dreams >
< peddlers of race hatred >
< influence peddlers >
2. : the larva of various leaf beetles of the genus Cassida and related forms
3. : a local or way freight train |