·adj Frequented by traders.
II. Trading ·adj Venal; corrupt; jobbing; as, a trading politician.
III. Trading ·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Trade.
IV. Trading ·adj Carrying on trade or commerce; engaged in trade; as, a trading company.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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