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

The hubbub and chaffer of it all went on the day long.

From The Heart of Unaga by Cullum, Ridgwell

He could not chaffer for terms with the tailor.

From Lady Anna by Trollope, Anthony

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

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

It is cognate with cheap, chaffer, and Ger. kaufen, to buy, and probably comes from Lat. caupo, tavern keeper.

From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest