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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who deals in flesh; hence, a pimp, procurer, or pander. archaic

   "Carnarius. A boucher: also a fleshmonger."

2. 2
   A butcher.

Synonyms

All synonyms

bludgerbullymuttonmongermuttonmongerpanderpimp

Example

More examples

"Carnarius. A boucher: also a fleshmonger."

Etymology

From Middle English fleshmongere, from Old English flǣsċmangere; equivalent to flesh + monger.

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