Question

What did a merchant do? and what did they do for a living?

Answer 1

a merchant is a like a tradesmen. they sold and bought various goods and would usually travel around. I hope this helps

Answer 2

thank you it does!

Answer 3

and this is quoted from the dictionary if u need a word for word answer

merchant |ˈmər ch ənt|
noun
1 a person or company involved in wholesale trade, esp. one dealing with foreign countries or supplying merchandise to a particular trade

and ur welcome