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mercery

noun
mer·​cery | \ ˈmərs-rē How to pronounce mercery (audio) , ˈmər-sə-\
plural merceries

Definition of mercery

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: a mercer's wares, shop, or occupation

First Known Use of mercery

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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