Definition of Regrater. Meaning of Regrater. Synonyms of Regrater

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Definition of Regrater

Regrater
Regrater Re*grat"er (-?r), n. [F. regrattier.] One who regrates.

Meaning of Regrater from wikipedia

- prefix re- through Old French regreter, itself from Old Norman-French regrater, regreter, influenced by Old English grætan reindeer hreindyri rid Possibly...
- deceitfully higher than market value. Those accused were referred to as "regraters" and were not highly respected by city officials. For women of noble status...
- labouring under all the miseries of want, and he would see Forestallers, Regraters, and all kinds of Middle-men making large profits upon it. Lord Grenville...
- Jury to seize Provisions or Victuals in the Hands of any Forestaller, Regrater, or Engrosser. I.e., section 73. 27 Geo. 3. c. 46 (I) N/A an Act p****ed...
- laws therein mentioned against Badgers, Engrossers, Forestallers and Regraters and for indemnifying Persons against Prosecutions for Offences committed...