haberdasher
Translation
haberdasher
Examples
He bought a new tie from the haberdasher.
He bought a new tie from the haberdasher.
The haberdasher sold fine silk shirts.
The haberdasher sold fine silk shirts.
Grammar Patterns
a haberdasher ((as sth.)) a dealer in men's clothing. He worked as a haberdasher in the city.
Similar Words
tailor, men's outfitter, clothier
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly from Anglo-Norman French 'hapertas', a type of cloth.
Memory Tips
Think: 'He HAS a DASHing hat'. A haberdasher sells men's accessories like hats and ties.