diff --git a/src/shk.c b/src/shk.c
index dc2116b5d..7137412a1 100644
--- a/src/shk.c
+++ b/src/shk.c
@@ -463,7 +463,7 @@ xchar x, y;
 	}
 }
 
-/* shop merchandize has been taken; pay for it with any credit available;  
+/* shop merchandise has been taken; pay for it with any credit available;  
    return false if the debt is fully covered by credit, true otherwise */
 static boolean
 rob_shop(shkp)