chapman

noun

chap·​man ˈchap-mən 

1

archaic : merchant, trader

2

British : peddler

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English cēapman, from cēap trade + man — more at cheap entry 3

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Biographical Definition

Chapman 1 of 3

biographical name (1)

Chap·​man ˈchap-mən 

Frank Mich*ler ˈmi-klər  1864–1945 American ornithologist

Chapman

2 of 3

biographical name (2)

George 1559?–1634 English dramatist and translator

Chapman

3 of 3

biographical name (3)

John 1774–1845 Johnny Appleseed ˈa-pəl-ˌsēd  American pioneer