PROFITEER


Meaning of PROFITEER in English

/prof'i tear"/ , n.

1. a person who seeks or exacts exorbitant profits, esp. through the sale of scarce or rationed goods.

v.i.

2. to act as a profiteer.

[ 1910-15; PROFIT + -EER ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .