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merchantman
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A quick definition of merchantman:
A merchantman is an old-fashioned ship that was used for trading goods between different countries or states. It was a type of ship that was used for commercial purposes.
A more thorough explanation:
A merchantman is an old-fashioned term for a ship that is used for trading goods between different countries or states. It is also used for ships that are used for commercial purposes.
The Mayflower was a merchantman that transported the Pilgrims from England to America in 1620.
The East India Company used merchantmen to transport spices and other goods from India to Europe.
These examples illustrate how merchantmen were used for trade and commerce between different countries and continents.