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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

FORESTALLER

n.One who forestalls; a person who purchases provisions before they come to the fair or market, with a view to raise the price.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

FORESTALLER

FORESTALLER Fore *stall "er, n.

 

Defn: One who forestalls; esp. , one who forestalls the market. Locke.