Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Bargain
bargain, n. [OFr < possibly L. 'bark or barge which carries goods to and fro'.] (webplay: sale).
Good buy; great deal; advantageous purchase; thing acquired by negotiating to a lower price; item that is inexpensive but valuable; [fig.] covenant; agreement.
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