Haberdasher Definition
hăbər-dăshər
haberdashers
noun
haberdashers
A person whose work or business is selling men's accessories, such as hats, shirts, neckties, and gloves.
Webster's New World
A dealer in various small articles, such as ribbons, thread, and needles.
Webster's New World
(UK) A member of the Haberdashers livery company.
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haberdashersOrigin of Haberdasher
Middle English perhaps from Anglo-Norman hapertas petty wares
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Uncertain but may derive from Anglo-Norman habertas (“small goods”)
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