chaffer

Example Sentences

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There appraisers sit with ancient scales, chaffer to the utmost kran,* seal their purchase with a solemn glass of tea.

From Time Magazine Archive

One least leaf plucked for chaffer from the bays Of their dear praise, One jot of their pure conquest put to hire, The implacable republic will require.

From English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History by Alden, Raymond MacDonald

We do not bargain and chaffer over our feelings, Hester and I. Surely you mistake, and stir storms in teacups.

From The Kempton-Wace Letters by London, Jack

You didn’t know I could chaffer Latin with the best of ’em, did you?

From The Nebuly Coat by Falkner, John Meade

I will not chaffer with him; he may have as much as he asks.

From Too Rich A Romance by Streckfuss, Adolph