SMITHFIELD BARGAIN

PRONUNCIATION: (SMITH-feeld bar-guhn)

MEANING: noun
1. A bargain in which the buyer is taken advantage of.
2. A marriage of convenience, especially for money.

ETYMOLOGY: After Smithfield, London, the site of the famous Bartholomew Fair (1133-1855). Earliest documented use: 1664.
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IS M.I.T. H-FIELD BARGAIN? - Crimson headline questioning whether it's actually a good idea to sell them Harvard Stadium at the announced price

SMITH: FIE! L.E.D. BARGAIN ! - Smith! Shame on you! You missed the opportunity to save us a fortune in lighting bills !

SMITHFIELD BEAR GAIN - the Fair will be advertising the World's Heaviest Ursine if Papa Bear doesn't go on a diet soon

SMITHFIELD BAR? AGAIN? - That makes how many times they've raided that pub?