buying n. Buying in quantity at a discount.

- —n. - a size; magnitude (esp. Large). B large mass, body, etc. C large quantity.

- (treated as pl. & usu. Prec. By the) greater part or number (the bulk of the applicants are women).

- roughage. —v. - seem (in size or importance) (bulks large).

- make (a book etc.) Thicker etc. in bulk in large quantities. [old norse]