earn in business

(Plat.). to examine thoroughly In late writers (Dion. Hal.), : .† to gain by trading Lk 19:15

had

I gain by business (trading).

to gain in trade

to thoroughly occupy oneself, i.e. (transitively and by implication) to earn in business

gain by trading

δια-πραγματεύομαι , "perfective compound" (see M, Pr., 118); 1. to examine thoroughly (Plat.). 2. In late writers (Dion. Hal.), to gain by trading: Luk.19:15.† (AS)