n.
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French bargaigner, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old English borgian to borrow ― more at BURY
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1 : to negotiate over the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract : HAGGLE
2 : to come to terms : AGREE
transitive verb
1 : to bring to a desired level by bargaining < bargain a price down>
2 : to sell or dispose of by bargaining
– bar · gain · er noun
– bargain for : EXPECT <more work than I bargained for >