About The Word Mercer
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Mercer
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What's The Definition Of Mercer?
[n] (British) a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
[n] British maker of printed calico cloth who invented mercerizing (1791-1866) Synonyms | Synonyms for Mercer: John Mercer Related Terms | Find terms related to Mercer: See Also | bargainer | dealer | manufacturer | monger | producer | trader Mercer In Webster's Dictionary \Mer"cer\, n. [F. mercier, fr. L. merx, mercis, wares,
merchandise. See {Merchant}.]
Originally, a dealer in any kind of goods or wares; now
restricted to a dealer in textile fabrics, as silks or
woolens. [Eng.]
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