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English word origin

Etymology of arb

Clipping.

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Unnumbered source etymology

Original entry ↗
verb

To engage in arbitrage.

noun

The act of or potential for arbitrage. · One who engages in arbitrage; an arbitrageur. · An arboretum.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping.

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