stockjobber en · NOUN
Etymology
From stock + jobber.
Meanings
- (UK) A stock exchange worker who deals only with brokers.
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(UK, derogatory) An unscrupulous stockbroker.
In this stock-jobbers’ heaven let us leave our dear countrymen for a little while, while I say a few words about the affairs of the people on the continent of Europe.
1888, William Morris, Signs of Change […] , London: Reeves and Turner, page 105:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stockjobbers | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| stock-jobber | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (2)
el αντικριστής (stock exchange worker) · bg борсов спекулант (stock exchange worker)