As in Scotland, the word is much used in the sense of a retail dealer.
1790. The word merchant should not be confounded with retailers and shopkeepers.—Gazette of the U.S., Phila., Oct. 13: from the Am. Mercury.
1809. See NOTIONS.
As in Scotland, the word is much used in the sense of a retail dealer.
1790. The word merchant should not be confounded with retailers and shopkeepers.—Gazette of the U.S., Phila., Oct. 13: from the Am. Mercury.
1809. See NOTIONS.
