Definition for MER'CAN-TILE

MER'CAN-TILE, a. [It. and Fr. from L. mercans, mercor, to buy; Port, and Sp. mercantil.]

  1. Trading; commercial; carrying on commerce; as, mercantile nations; the mercantile class of men.
  2. Pertaining or relating to commerce or trade; as, mercantile business.

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