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单词 regrate
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Definition of regrate in English:

regrate

verb rɪˈɡreɪt
rare, historical
  • 1with object To buy up (commodities, especially food) in order to resell at a profit in the same or a neighbouring market. Also without object. Compare "forestall".

  • 2with object To sell on (commodities so bought) at a profit.

Origin

Late Middle English. From Anglo-Norman regratier, Anglo-Norman and Middle French regrater (French regratter) to buy up (commodities, especially food) in order to resell at a profit in the same or a neighbouring market, further etymology uncertain and disputed. Compare post-classical Latin regratare.

Definition of regrate in US English:

regrate

verbrɪˈɡreɪt
rare, historical
  • 1with object To buy up (commodities, especially food) in order to resell at a profit in the same or a neighbouring market. Also without object. Compare "forestall".

  • 2with object To sell on (commodities so bought) at a profit.

Origin

Late Middle English. From Anglo-Norman regratier, Anglo-Norman and Middle French regrater (French regratter) to buy up (commodities, especially food) in order to resell at a profit in the same or a neighbouring market, further etymology uncertain and disputed. Compare post-classical Latin regratare.

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