dealer

English

/ˈdiːlə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • One who deals in goods, especially automobiles; a middleman.
  • A drug dealer, one who peddles illicit drugs.
  • A particular type of stock broker or trader.
  • The person who deals the cards in a card game.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English delare inherited from Old English dǣlere suf from English deal (portion, part, amount).

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deal

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portion, part, amount

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Quantity

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