dealer
|deal-er|
🇺🇸
/ˈdiːlər/
🇬🇧
/ˈdiːlə/
(deal)
agreement or distribution
Etymology
'dealer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'delen,' where 'deal' meant 'to divide or distribute.'
'delen' transformed into the Old English word 'dǣlan,' and eventually became the modern English word 'deal' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to divide or distribute,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who deals or trades.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or business that buys and sells goods, especially on a large scale.
The car dealer offered a great discount on the new model.
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Noun 2
a person who distributes cards in a card game.
The dealer shuffled the deck before dealing the cards.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 19:14