See Also: pedlary(dictionary)

pedlary (iou)



pedlary noun & adjective. M16.
[from PEDLAR + -Y3: cf. BEGGARY.]
A. noun.
Trifling or contemptible practices or things; trash, rubbish. M16.
Goods sold by pedlars. L16.
The occupation of a pedlar. E17.
b. attrib. or as adjective.
Belonging to a pedlar or a pedlar's occupation. M16.
fig. Fit for a pedlar; trashy. M16-L17.