MERCER - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
Categories: Trader, Bargainer, Dealer, Monger
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
British maker of printed calico cloth who invented mercerizing (1791-1866)
Synonyms
John mercer, Mercer
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "mercer" comes from Latin merx, which comes from Anglo-Norman marcer.
🧩 Fun Fact
Medieval scholars created new Latin words for modern concepts, keeping the language alive for centuries.