The origin of the word, known in English since 1225, is uncertain, but is possibly an Anglicised version of the French … See more

Peddlers have been known since antiquity. They were known by a variety of names throughout the ages, including Arabber, hawker, costermonger (English), chapman (medieval English), huckster, itinerant vendor or s… See more

Very few peddlers left written records. Many were illiterate and diaries are rare. Most peddlers handled cash transactions leaving behind few or no accounting records such as receipts, invoices or day- books. However, … See more

A number of countries have enacted laws to protect the rights of peddlers, and also to protect the public from the sale of inferior goods. In many states of the US, peddlers are required to apply for a license. India has specia… See more

Literal compounds formed from these synonyms are:
• Cheesemonger (cheese)
• Costermonger (apples)
• Fishmonger (seafood)… See more

Peddlers have been the subject of numerous paintings, sketches and watercolours in both Western art and in the Orient, where they depict familiar scenes of everyday life. Some of the earliest paintings of peddlers … See more

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