■ noun
1》 an agreement between two or more people as to what each will do for the other.
2》 a thing bought or offered for sale for a lower price than normal.
■ verb
1》 negotiate the terms of a transaction.
2》 ( ~ for/on ) be prepared for; expect.
Phrases
drive a hard ~ be uncompromising in making a deal.
into the ~ in addition.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~e (n.), bargaignier (v.); prob. of Gmc origin.