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Meaning of dole merchant | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A person who does not contribute to society and who lives off welfare.

Ireland, derogatory, slang

Examples

“'So long as yer not a dole merchant. I've had dole merchants afore an' they're nowt but trouble.' It took Rosie less than a week to cause trouble. She'd gone to bed early to save money on the electric fire. Where they'd been hibernating[…]”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

dole out dole queue dolebludger Doled Doleful Dolefully