haberdashery
Translation
men's outfitter's, haberdashery
Examples
He bought a fine silk tie at the haberdashery.
He bought a fine silk tie at the men's outfitter's.
Grammar Patterns
a haberdashery a men's outfitter's He found a classic hat at the local haberdashery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: men's outfitter's, tailor shop
Etymology
From Old French 'hapertas', a type of cloth. The '-ery' suffix denotes a place of business.
Memory Tips
Think 'He has a dash of style' from a haberdashery. In the UK, it also sells sewing supplies.