I. ˈmärt noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle Dutch marct, mart, ultimately from L. mercatus market — more at market
Date: 15th century
1. archaic : a coming together of people to buy and sell : fair V,1
2. obsolete : the activity of buying and selling ; also : bargain
3. : market
II. transitive verb
Date: 1589
: to deal in : sell