English word chapman comes from Old English (ca. 450-1100) cēap, Proto-Germanic *mann- ((Runic alphabet) name of the M-rune (ᛗ). Man.), Proto-Germanic *kaupaz
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cēap | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| *mann- | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | (Runic alphabet) name of the M-rune (ᛗ). Man. |
| *kaupaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| mann | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | Man (adult male). Person, human. The rune ᛗ, representing the sound /m/. |
| *kaupamann- | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Merchant. |
| cēapmann | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| chapman | English (eng) | (obsolete) A dealer or merchant, especially an itinerant one.. (obsolete) A purchaser. |