monkmonger

/ˈmɒŋkˌmɒŋɡər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who buys and sells goods from monks, or a peddler who sells worthless or stolen goods.

“In the medieval market, the monkmonger was known for selling fake relics to unsuspecting tourists.”

Synonyms

  • huckster
  • peddler

Antonyms

  • entrepreneur
  • merchant