Associations to the word «Mercer»

Wiktionary

MERCER, noun. A merchant dealing in fabrics and textiles, especially silks and other fine cloths.
MERCER, proper noun. A surname​.

Dictionary definition

MERCER, noun. A dealer in textiles (especially silks).
MERCER, noun. British maker of printed calico cloth who invented mercerizing (1791-1866).

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley