merchandise
1. mer.chan.dise \'m*r-ch*n-.di-z, -.di-s\ n [ME marchundise, fr. OF marcheandise, fr. marcheant] 1: the commodities or goods that are bought and sold in business : WAR ES archaic 2: the occupation of a merchant : TRADE 2. mer.chan.dise \-.di-z\ \-.di--z*r\ vi : to carry on commerce : TRADE 1: to buy and sell in business 2: to promote the sale of - mer.chan.dis.er n