1. plural of pedlary; the business or practice of a peddler; petty trading or hawking of goods
Usage: archaic or historical; chiefly British
2. goods or wares sold by peddlers; merchandise of little value or importance
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.