a. [ L. mercabilis, fr. mercari to trade, traffic, buy. See Merchant. ] Capable of being bought or sold. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F. ] A fine cotton fabric, having a linen finish, and often printed on one side, -- used for women's and children's wear, and for bedsheets. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]