chepemans n.[Chepe, Cheapside + -mans sfx; Cheapside market, ult. f. OE ceap or chepe, was medieval London’s main market, flourishing until Henry III (r.1216–72) decided to diversify food-selling into other areas](UK Und.) Cheapside Market.Show quotations1610Rowlands Martin Mark-all 37: Chepemans, Cheape-side market.