chapman
word
Definition
An old-fashioned word for a wandering peddler or a small merchant who sold goods, often traveling from place to place.
Usage & Nuances
Very archaic; almost never used in modern English except in historical or literary contexts. May appear in old texts or period novels. Don't confuse with 'chap' (slang for 'man').
Spanish: vendedor ambulante - comerciante (antiguo)Portuguese (BR): vendedor ambulante - mascate (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): vendedor ambulante - mascate (arcaico)Chinese (Simplified): 小贩（古语）Chinese (Traditional): 小販（古語）Hindi: घुमंतू व्यापारी (पुराना शब्द)Arabic: بائع متجول (قديم)Bengali: ভ্রাম্যমাণ বিক্রেতা - ফেরিওয়ালাRussian: разносчик - странствующий торговецJapanese: 行商人Vietnamese: người bán hàng rong - người buôn dạoKorean: 행상인 - 돌아다니는 상인Turkish: seyyar satıcı - gezgin tüccarUrdu: پھیری والا - گھومنے والا تاجرIndonesian: pedagang keliling - pedagang asongan
Example Sentences
The chapman sold his goods in the village.
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A chapman often traveled from house to house.
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The villagers waited for the chapman to arrive each week.
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"Did the chapman come by today? I need more thread," she asked.
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In old stories, a chapman brings news and goods from faraway towns.
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You’ll only find the word chapman in really old books these days.
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