definition of
dealer

[1] #1 dealer n. [trader, bargainer, monger] someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold. wn

[2] #2 dealer n. a firm engaged in trading. wn

[3] #3 dealer n. a seller of illicit goods; "a dealer in stolen goods". wn

[4] #4 dealer n. [principal] the major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account. wn

[5] #5 dealer n. the person who distributes the playing cards in a card game. wn