dealers'
|deal/ers'|
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/ˈdiːlərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈdiːləz/
(dealer)
person who sells
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dealer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'delen,' where 'delen' meant 'to divide or distribute.'
Historical Evolution
'delen' transformed into the Old English word 'dǣlan,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dealer' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to divide or distribute,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who buys and sells goods.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural possessive form of 'dealer'.
The dealers' cars were parked outside the showroom.
Last updated: 2025/02/03 15:06