† monoˈpolian Obs.
[f. monopole1 or monopoly + -an.]
A monopolist.
| 1601 J. Wheeler Treat. Comm. 66 The said M. M. Aduenturers were now in his town of Embden no more to be accounted Monopolians, then they were here tofore in Antwerp. 1622 E. Misselden Free Trade (ed. 2) 57 The setling of the price at the pleasure of the Monopolian to his priuate benefit, and the preiudice of the publique. |