English

Noun

merchandize ‎(uncountable)

1. Alternative spelling of merchandise
   • 1854, Henry A. Stern, Dawnings of Light in the East, page 46:

     They have their stored booths in every bazaar, occupy all the principal caravanseries with their merchandize, and entirely control the business of bankerage and monopolies.

Verb

merchandize ‎(third-person singular simple present merchandizes, present participle merchandizing, simple past and past participle merchandized)

1. (US) Alternative spelling of merchandise; to engage in selling of merchandise.

Usage notes

• This is commonly proscribed as a spelling error of merchandise despite its prevalence.