trader
nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)//
- United States//ˈtɹeɪdɚ//
One who earns a living by trading goods or securities.
noun
- 1
One who earns a living by trading goods or securities.
On November 29 1952, a special train ran from Sunderland to Leeds for Christmas shoppers and those attending a Leeds vs. Brentford match. It caused controversy, with Sunderland traders protesting that their shops were just as good as those in Leeds.
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dreh₂- Proto-Germanic *tradō Proto-West Germanic *trudo Old Saxon tradader. Middle Low German tradeder. Middle English trade English trade Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English trader From trade + -er.
Forms
- plural
- traders
trader · One who earns a living by trading goods or securities.
Trader · A surname.trading · Carrying on trade or commerce; engaged in trade.tradition · A part of culture that is passed from person to person or…