noun
- plural of pedlary; the business or practice of a peddler; petty trading or hawking of goods
- goods or wares sold by peddlers; merchandise of little value or importance
Usage: archaic or historical; chiefly British
Usage: archaic; often pejorative
Examples
- The street vendors engaged in various pedlaries to earn their living.
- His shop was filled with pedlaries—cheap jewelry, buttons, and notions.
- In medieval towns, pedlaries were a common sight at markets and fairs.
- She dismissed his arguments as mere pedlaries, unworthy of serious consideration.