Merchant — Defs

01 n. One who traffics on a large scale, especially with foreign countries; a trafficker; a trader.

1.
One who traffics on a large scale, especially with foreign countries; a trafficker; a trader.
“Others, like merchants, venture trade abroad.” — Shak.
2.
A trading vessel; a merchantman.[Obs.]
3.
One who keeps a store or shop for the sale of goods; a shopkeeper.[U. S. & Scot.]

02 a. Of, pertaining to, or employed in, trade or merchandise; as, the merchant service.

1.
Of, pertaining to, or employed in, trade or merchandise; as, the merchant service.

Phrases & compounds

Merchant bar — certain common sizes of wrought iron and steel bars.

Merchant service — the mercantile marine of a country.

Merchant ship — a ship employed in commerce.

Merchant tailor — a tailor who keeps and sells materials for the garments which he makes.

03 v. i. To be a merchant; to trade.