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

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche