How Do You Spell DICKER?

1. Dicker is a verb primarily used in informal and colloquial English, meaning to engage in a negotiation or barter over the price or terms of goods or services. When individuals dicker, they engage in a back-and-forth discussion, attempting to reach an agreement that is beneficial to both parties involved. This commonly takes place in markets, shops, or other informal settings where haggling is often practiced.

   The term "dicker" can also be used as a noun to refer to the negotiation or exchange process itself. In this sense, it describes the act of bargaining or haggling over particular items or terms. For example, one might say, "We had a long dicker over the price of the antique furniture."

   The origin of the term can be traced back to the Middle English word "dikeren," which originally meant "to barter" or "to buy and sell." Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to the process of haggling or negotiating prices. While the term is still commonly used today, it is often associated with informal or traditional marketplaces, as modern commercial transactions tend to have more fixed prices and less room for negotiation. However, dicker continues to be used in certain contexts, particularly in situations where price negotiations are still expected, such as flea markets or used car sales.

2. The number or quantity of ten, applied to such articles as skins or hides.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The word "dicker" has its origins in Middle English, where it was spelled as "dyker" or "dycker". It derived from the Old English word "dic", which referred to a trench or ditch. Over time, the term "dicker" came to be associated with a certain number, specifically ten. This usage evolved from the practice of counting cattle or other goods by the tens.

In Old English, the word "dīc", which later became "dic", referred to a trench or ditch used for defensive purposes. This sense of "dīc" was influenced by the Latin word "dīca", meaning a trench or channel, which eventually led to the usage of "dyker" for a trench digger or ditcher.

By the late Middle English period, the term "dyker" or "dycker" took on a new meaning related to counting.

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Plural form of DICKER is DICKERS

Conjugate verb Dicker

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