COSTERMONGER


Meaning of COSTERMONGER in English

[ 'kɒstəmʌŋgə ]

■ noun Brit. dated a person who sells goods, especially fruit and vegetables, from a handcart in the street.

Origin

C16 (denoting an apple seller): from Costard + -monger .

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