fingerstall (1 synonym found)

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Definition of fingerstall:

°To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.
"Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action."
°(Archaic) To purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price.
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Definition of fingerstall:

°To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.
"Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action."
°(Archaic) To purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price.
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