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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mercatorian, a. [f. L. mercātōri-us, whence also late e.m.E. mercatorie (1654) and mercatorial (18th c.), id.] Mercantile, commercial. —1685 Fountainhall Decis. I. 350.
This is truly a mercatorian bargain 1694 Ib. 599.
The lords found his letter bearing a mandate … to buy a ship very scrimp, yet, considering the mercatorian stile, they sustained it
