Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A contract for the sale or purchase of merchandise, or of stock, at a future time.
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Examples
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No business done to-day; 'change deserted; not a time-bargain to be had for love or money; most of the bulls in bed.
Impressions of America During the years 1833, 1834 and 1835. In Two Volumes, Volume I. Tyrone Power 1818
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(for I so consider it) as to enter into a time-bargain, therefore he is not to be believed upon his oath?
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I could almost swear that some of those fellows who have sold to-day are working for a time-bargain. "
Stories by English Authors: Scotland (Selected by Scribners) Various 1878
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