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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A retailer of hardware, tools, and household goods. British, Ireland
2. 2
   a store selling hardware wordnet
3. 3
   A retailer of hardware, tools, and household goods.; (archaic, originally) A retailer of ironwares. British, Ireland
4. 4
   someone who sells hardware wordnet

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname originating as an occupation.

Synonyms

All synonyms

hardware storebakerbookdealerbooksellerbutcherchandler

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English iremonger; equivalent to iron + monger.

Etymology 2

Occupational surname for an ironmonger.

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