hop merchant
Historically, 'hop merchant' had various meanings, including a slang term for a dancing master, but today it primarily refers to a trader in hops used in brewing.
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Definition
B2Trade
(commercial, modern)A trader who specializes in the buying and selling of hops for brewing beer.
Example
- The hop merchant supplied the brewery with the finest hops for their new craft beer.
C2History
(slang, obsolete)A slang term from the 1600s and 1800s referring to a dancing master or instructor.
Example
- In the 1800s, a 'hop merchant' was the go-to person for learning the latest dance moves.
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