chaffer

Example Sentences

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There appraisers sit with ancient scales, chaffer to the utmost kran,* seal their purchase with a solemn glass of tea.

From Time Magazine Archive

The hubbub and chaffer of it all went on the day long.

From The Heart of Unaga by Cullum, Ridgwell

I've often seen un at our races, but I little thought of having to chaffer with un.

From The Wanderer (Volume 3 of 5) or, Female Difficulties by Burney, Fanny

Thou would not want me to chaffer with old women about geese-feathers and bird-eggs.

From Jan Vedder's Wife by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

“What do ye chaffer about?” cried Lady Lisle, in her old sharp manner.

From Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution by Holt, Emily Sarah