horsetrader

English

noun
Definitions
  • (literally) A person who buys and sells horses, especially one who makes such transactions in a clever or skillful manner.
  • (figuratively) One who is skillful in transacting or negotiating of any kind.

Etymology

Compound from English horse + English trader.

Origin

English

trader

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