bill of goods


bill of goods

Definition of BILL OF GOODS

1
: a consignment of merchandise
2
: something intentionally misrepresented : something passed off in a deception or fraud —often used in the phrase sell a bill of goods

First Known Use of BILL OF GOODS

1842

Rhymes with BILL OF GOODS

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