Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chapmen

Noun

/ˈtʃæp.mən/

Definition

Chapmen are itinerant traders or merchants, particularly those who travel to sell goods rather than setting up a permanent shop.

Examples

In medieval times, chapmen played a crucial role in local economies by bringing goods to isolated villages.
Many chapmen would carry their wares in packs and trade them for food and shelter along their journeys.

Meaning

The term refers to individuals, often in previous centuries, who traveled from place to place to sell various products, typically in rural or remote areas.