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† contracˈtation Obs. Also 6–7 contrat-. [a. F. contractation (16th c.), n. of action from contracter to contract, make engagements, etc.] 1. Mutual dealing, bargaining, trading.1555 [see b]. 1578 T. N. tr. Conq. W. India 65 An harbour was not sufficient for his Navie and contratation. 1622 R. Hawki...
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Marguerite Poullain
She was the only woman to be a member of the powerful Nantes merchant association Contractation, and was at one point its only female leader.
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contraction
contraction (kənˈtrækʃən) [a. F. contraction (13th c. in Littré), ad. L. contractiōn-em, n. of action from contrahĕre to contract.] I. Related to contract v. I, II. 1. a. The action of contracting or of establishing by contract; spec. the action of contracting marriage; † also, betrothal (obs.).1598...
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