1. (n.) One who chaffs.

2. (n.) Bargaining; merchandise.

3. (n.) To treat or dispute about a purchase; to bargain; to haggle or higgle; to negotiate.

4. (n.) To talk much and idly; to chatter.

5. (v. t.) To buy or sell; to trade in.

6. (v. t.) To exchange; to bandy, as words.

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