afslaer, noun

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Also formerly afslager.
Origin:
Afrikaans, DutchShow more Afrikaans, earlier Dutch afslager.
An auctioneer.
1882 C. Du Val With Show through Sn Afr. I. 199An elderly gentleman carrying on the business of an ‘Afslager’ (auctioneer).
1943 I. Frack S. Afr. Doctor 135If the ‘Afslaer’ said they were sold, they remained sold.
An auctioneer.
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