Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A market, usually held outdoors, where antiques, used household goods, and curios are sold.

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  • noun An outdoor market selling inexpensive antiques, curios etc.

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  • noun an open-air street market for inexpensive or secondhand articles

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Translation of French marché aux puces, market with fleas.]

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A calque of French marché aux puces.

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