Barterhouse
/ˈbɑːrtərhaʊs/noun
A place where goods are exchanged by barter rather than purchased with money.
Did you know?The word combines barter, a term historically associated with haggling and possibly deceptive dealing, with house, whose ancient Germanic root also produced words connected with household authority.
Etymological Timeline
12th Century
Old French
barater
“To deceive, cheat, or haggle; the ultimate origin is uncertain.”
Middle English
English
barteren
“To trade or exchange goods, often through negotiation.”
Old English
Old English
hūs
“A dwelling or household; the ancestor of modern English house.”
Middle English
English
hous
“A house, building, or place of residence.”
Modern English
English
barterhouse
“A compound noun meaning a house or establishment for barter and exchange.”