"salesmaster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: salesmasters [plural]
Etymology: From sales + master. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|sales|master}} sales + master Head templates: {{en-noun}} salesmaster (plural salesmasters)
  1. (Ireland, historical) One who sells goods on behalf of the owner. Tags: Ireland, historical
    Sense id: en-salesmaster-en-noun-lClg2ekD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Irish English, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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