chapman

noun

chap·man ˈchap-mən

archaic : merchant, trader

British : peddler

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English cēapman, from cēap trade + man — more at cheap entry 3

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of chapman was before the 12th century

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Style

“Chapman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chapman. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

Copy Citation

Chapman 1 of 3

Chap·man ˈchap-mən

Frank Mich*ler ˈmi-klər

1864–1945 American ornithologist

Chapman

2 of 3

George 1559?–1634 English dramatist and translator

Chapman

3 of 3

John 1774–1845 Johnny Appleseed ˈa-pəl-ˌsēd

American pioneer

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