copeman

noun

cope·​man

ˈkōpmən

plural copemen

archaic

: chapman

Word History

Etymology

Dutch koopman, from koop trade (from Middle Dutch coop) + man, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old High German kouf trade and to Old High German man

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