/sayl/ , n.
1. the act of selling.
2. a quantity sold.
3. opportunity to sell; demand: slow sale.
4. a special disposal of goods, as at reduced prices.
5. transfer of property for money or credit.
6. an auction.
7. for sale , offered to be sold; made available to purchasers.
8. on sale , able to be bought at reduced prices.
[ bef. 1050; ME; late OE sala; c. ON, OHG sala. Compare sell 1 ]