arab

Pronounced ay-rab (as in hay) Also arabber. Noun, meaning street peddler, usually with pony pulled wagon, offering non staple grocery items in season. Also a verb, meaning to peddle in such manner. Term common in Baltimore.

Hey. Ma, the arabber's out back with fresh watermelons and lettuce from the shore. He says in November he'll arab oysters.

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