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mer·cer  (mûrsr)
n. Chiefly British
A dealer in textiles, especially silks.
[Middle English, from Old French mercier, trader, from merz, merchandise, from Latin merx, merc-, merchandise.]
mercer [ˈmɜːsə]
n
(Business / Commerce) Brit a dealer in textile fabrics and fine cloth
[from Old French mercier dealer, from Vulgar Latin merciārius (unattested), from Latin merx goods, wares]
mercery  n
Mercer [ˈmɜːsə]
n
(Biographies / Mercer, Johnny (1909-1976) M, US, MUSIC: popular songwriter, MUSIC: singer) Johnny, full name John Herndon Mercer. 1909-76, US popular songwriter and singer. His most popular songs include ``Blues in the Night'' (1941) and ``Moon River'' (1961)
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Noun1.mercer - a dealer in textiles (especially silks)mercer - a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
bargainer, dealer, monger, trader - someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
2.mercer - British maker of printed calico cloth who invented mercerizing (1791-1866)Mercer - British maker of printed calico cloth who invented mercerizing (1791-1866)
John Mercer
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