One engaged in a commercial pursuit. A commercial pursuit is one in which the thing pursued is a dollar.
Ambrose BierceINTERPRETER, n. One who enables two persons of different languages to understand each other by repeating to each what it would have been to the interpreter's advantage for the other to have said.
Ambrose BiercePIGMY, n. One of a tribe of very small men found by ancient travelers in many parts of the world, but by modern in Central Africa only. The Pigmies are so called to distinguish them from the bulkier Caucasians - who are Hogmies.
Ambrose BierceTALK, v.t. To commit an indiscretion without temptation, from an impulse without purpose.
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