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

“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

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

From The Heart of Unaga by Cullum, Ridgwell

But we know that if Assyrian balm was ever for the world's chaffer it was in the days of Borso, the good Duke.

From Little Novels of Italy by Hewlett, Maurice Henry

And thankful she was that Goodman Kellar came the next moment with eggs and butter for Mistress Cory Ann to chaffer or bargain about.

From Maid Sally by Cheever, Harriet A.