/ ˈbɑːtə(r); NAmE ˈbɑːrt-/ verb
barter sth (for sth) | barter (with sb) (for sth) to exchange goods, property, services, etc. for other goods, etc. without using money :
[ vn ]
The local people bartered wheat for tools.
[ v ]
The prisoners tried to barter with the guards for items like writing paper and books.
► bar·ter noun [ U ]:
The islanders use a system of barter instead of money.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : probably from Old French barater deceive based on Greek prattein do, perform, manage (sometimes dishonestly); perhaps influenced by Old Norse barátta contest.