ETYM Either Old Fren. clerc, from Latin clericus a priest, or AS. clerc, cleric, clerk, priest, from Latin clericus, from Greek klerikos belonging to the clergy, from kleros lot, allotment, clergy; cf. Deut. xviii. 2. Related to Clergy.
An employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts).
ETYM Latin.
1. Device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence; SYN. distributer, electrical distributor.
2. Someone who markets merchandise.
1. A quick thrust or jab (as of a sword) usually made by leaning or striding forward
2. A sudden forward rush or reach
1. Broker, dealer — usually used in combination
2. A person who attempts to stir up or spread something that is usually petty or discreditable — usually used in combination
A man salesperson.
(Homonym: cellar).
Someone who exchanges goods or services for money; SYN. vender, vendor, trafficker.
(Irregular plural: tradesmen).
1. One who trades; a shopkeeper.
2. A skilled laborer, such as a cabinet maker; one whose livelihood depends upon the labor of his hands.
1. One that vends; seller
2. Vending machine
1. One that vends; seller
2. Vending machine