haberdasher
Translation
haberdasher, dealer in men's furnishings
Examples
The haberdasher sold fine silk ties and shirts.
The haberdasher sold fine silk ties and shirts.
Grammar Patterns
((a haberdasher)) a dealer in men's clothing or sewing supplies The haberdasher sold fine silk ties and shirts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: men's outfitter, draper, mercer
Etymology
The word's origin is unclear, possibly from the Anglo-Norman 'hapertas', referring to a kind of fabric.
Memory Tips
Imagine a shopkeeper who 'has' a 'dash' of style, selling men's accessories.