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v. t. [ F. regratter to regrate provisions; of uncertain origin. ] (Eng.Law) To buy in large quantities, as corn, provisions, etc., at a market or fair, with the intention of selling the same again, in or near the same place, at a higher price, -- a practice which was formerly treated as a public offense. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. regrattier. ] One who regrates. [ 1913 Webster ]