chaffer

Sep. 15th, 2011 07:24 am
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chaffer (CHAF-uhr) - v., to bargin, haggle; to chatter, bandy words, tease good-naturedly.


The first set being the most commonly reported in dictionaries, as both the oldest and longest-lasting meaning. Attested since around 1200, from chep, trade (the root of cheap) + fare, journey -- so what you do with a tinker.

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