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SHELF-WORN GOODS [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Trade Goods
  • Saving and Consumption
OBS

shopworn: faded, soiled, or otherwise impaired by remaining too long on display in a store.

CONT

Sell shopworn merchandise at a sizeable discount.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'objets de commerce
  • Épargne et consommation
OBS

défraîchir : dépouiller de sa fraîcheur.

CONT

Le temps a défraîchi cette robe.

Key term(s)
  • article défraîchi
  • article d'étalage

Spanish

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