A merchant earning a commission by selling goods belonging to others.
An agent entrusted with the possession of goods to be sold in the agent's name.
A person entrusted with a confidential task, often secretly to place a bet.
An intermediary who buys and sells merchandise.
A type of intermediary in the apparel industry, as well as others, who buys excess merchandise from brand owners and manufacturers, and sells to retailers at prices that are 20-70% below wholesale.
A performer whose primary role is to lose to established talent.
A market maker on the stock exchange.
A thing (often used in a vague way to refer to something the name of which one cannot recall).
An actor temporarily employed for a specific role, often in a touring company.