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ˈriːteɪl/
n.
the sale of goods to the public for use or consumption rather than for resale.
v.
/also
rɪˈteɪl/
- sell (goods) in such a way.
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(retail at/for)
be sold in this way for (a specified price).
- recount or relate details of.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from an Anglo-Norman Fr. use of OFr. retaille ‘a piece cut off’, from retaillier, from re- (expressing intensive force) + tailler ‘to cut’.