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haberdasher

Pronunciation: /ˈhabəˌdaʃə/
Definition of haberdasher

noun

  • 1British a dealer in small items used in sewing, such as buttons, zips, and thread.
  • 2North American a dealer in men’s clothing.

Origin:

Middle English: probably based on Anglo-Norman French hapertas, perhaps the name of a fabric, of unknown origin. In early use the term denoted a dealer in a variety of household goods, later also specifically a hatter. Current senses date from the early 17th century

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