noun
reseller of surplus gifts to daimyo or samurai (Edo period)
Historical term for a merchant who bought and resold excess presents given to feudal lords or samurai during the Edo period.
江戸時代には、献残屋が大名や武士への余った贈答品を買い取って転売していた。
In the Edo period, kenzan-ya bought up surplus gifts given to daimyo and samurai and resold them.