Silent barter

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA system of bartering, once common in Africa, in which traders remain silent, either because they have no language in common or because they both wish to keep secret and not discuss the origins of their goods (especially gold and salt).

Synonyms

bartering barter trade switch dealing neutral money medium of exchange shop talk black marketeering trucking switch trading shunting exchange

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