HyperDic: mercer

English > 2 senses of the word mercer / Mercer:
NOUNperson mercera dealer in textiles (especially silks)
person Mercer, John MercerBritish maker of printed calico cloth who invented mercerizing (1791-1866)
mercer / Mercer > pronunciation
Soundsmer'ser
RhymesAcer ... Wurlitzer: 99 rhymes with ser...
English > mercer: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA dealer in textiles (especially silks).
RegionUnited Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great BritainA monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles
Broadertrader, bargainer, dealer, mongersomeone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
Spanishcomerciante de textiles, mercero
Catalanmercer
English > Mercer: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningBritish maker of printed calico cloth who invented mercerizing (1791-1866).
SynonymJohn Mercer
Instance ofmanufacturer, producersomeone who manufactures something
SpanishJohn Mercer
CatalanJohn Mercer
Verbsmercerizetreat to strengthen and improve the luster

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