pedlary noun & adjective. ['pɛdlǝri] M16.
[from PEDLAR + -Y³: cf. BEGGARY.]
A. noun.
1. Trifling or contemptible practices or things; trash, rubbish. M16.

2. Goods sold by pedlars. L16.

3. The occupation of a pedlar. E17.
b. attrib. or as adjective.
1. Belonging to a pedlar or a pedlar's occupation. M16.

2. fig. Fit for a pedlar; trashy. M16-L17.

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