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Pronunciation: [mˈɜːkat] (IPA)

Mercat is a language-specific word that is commonly used in the Scottish dialect to refer to a market or marketplace. However, there are several synonyms for mercat that one can use while conversing or writing in English. One such synonym is market, which is the most commonly used word for mercat. Bazaar, fair, and trade are also used as synonyms for the word mercat. Additionally, one can use words like emporium, exchange, swap meet, or yard sale, depending on the context. They all refer to some or other type of place where things are bought and sold.
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One Dr. James Drake, who in the year 1703 had the temerity to publish in London his Historia Anglo-Scotica, which contained, as was alleged, many false and injurious reflections upon the sovereignty and independence of the Scottish nation, had the pleasure of hearing that his work had been publicly burned at the Mercat Cross of Edinburgh, a pleasure which was doubtless considerably enhanced when another venture-the Memorial-shared the same fate in London, two years later.
"Book Collecting A Guide for Amateurs"
John Herbert Slater
The first order of this sort was dated November 16th, 1700, and sentenced to be burnt by the hangman at Mercat Cross His Majesty's High Commission and Estates of Parliament.
"Books Condemned to be Burnt"
James Anson Farrer
It gave the gravest offence, and was burnt at the Mercat Cross on June 30th for containing "many reflections on the sovereignty and independence of this crown and nation."
"Books Condemned to be Burnt"
James Anson Farrer

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