Dictionary - Definition of FORESTALLER


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. One who forestalls; esp., one who forestalls the market.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

"Forestaller" is a common misspelling or typo for: forestalled, forestallers.

Date "Forestaller" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1811. (references)

Specialty Definition: FORESTALLER

Domain	Definition
Noah Webster	[Noun] One who forestalls; a person who purchases provisions before they come to the fair or market, with a view to raise the price.. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.
Wiktionary	[Noun] A person who forestalls, especially one who buys goods before they can be sold on the open market in anticipation of rising prices. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top


Part of Speech	Definition
Noun	1. One who forestalls; esp., one who forestalls the market.[Websters].
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)		Top

Date "FORESTALLER" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1811. (references)

Domain	Definition
Noah Webster	[Noun] One who forestalls; a person who purchases provisions before they come to the fair or market, with a view to raise the price.. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.
Wiktionary	[Noun] A person who forestalls, especially one who buys goods before they can be sold on the open market in anticipation of rising prices. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.		Top