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

You have the strength, the courage, the brains—why chaffer when you have but to strike once to win all?

From The Doomsman by Sutphen, Van Tassel

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

Just as on the exchanges, speculation and chaffer play here the leading role, nor are deception and swindle left out.

From Woman under socialism by De Leon, Daniel

After a long chaffer, seller and buyer finally reached an agreement.

From The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death by De Leon, Solon