Mercer (Noun)
Meaning 1
A dealer in textiles (especially silks).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The mercer on the corner of the street sold exquisite fabrics from all over the world, including fine silks from China.
- In the 18th century, mercers were among the most influential traders in the textile industry, supplying luxurious fabrics to the wealthy elite.
- The young designer sought out the expertise of a seasoned mercer to help her choose the perfect silk for her new evening gown collection.
- The mercer's shop was a treasure trove of colorful fabrics, with rolls of silk, cotton, and wool stacked high on shelves that seemed to stretch up to the ceiling.
- During the Renaissance, mercers played a crucial role in the development of the textile trade, importing rare and expensive fabrics from the East Indies to satisfy the demands of European fashion.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
British maker of printed calico cloth who invented mercerizing (1791-1866).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.