Sale — Defs

01 n. See 1st Sallow.

02 n. The act of selling; the transfer of property, or a contract to transfer the ownership of property, from one person to another for a valuabl…

1.
The act of selling; the transfer of property, or a contract to transfer the ownership of property, from one person to another for a valuable consideration, or for a price in money.
2.
Opportunity of selling; demand; market.
“They shall have ready sale for them.” — Spenser.
3.
Public disposal to the highest bidder, or exposure of goods in market; auction.

Phrases & compounds

Bill of sale — See under Bill.

Of sale — to be bought or sold; offered to purchasers; in the market.

To set to sale — to offer for sale; to put up for purchase; to make merchandise of.