2 entries under this word

Auctioneer

Auc'tion-eer', n.

noun

n. [L. Lat. auctionator.] A person who sells by auction; a person who disposes of goods or lands by public sale to the highest bidder.

Auc'tion-eer', v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [From the preceding noun.] To sell by auction. “Estates . . . Advertised and auctioneered away.” Cooper.