English Explanatory Dictionary

haberdasher

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods.
  2. A men's outfitter.
  3. A member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, a livery company.

Pronunciation

/ˈhæb.ə(ɹ)ˌdæʃ.ə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Paul2520-haberdasher.wav

Word forms

haberdasher haberdashers

Etymology

From Middle English, 13th century. Uncertain but may derive from Anglo-Norman habertas (“small goods”).

Related words

haberdash haberdashed hatmaker mercer milliner

Derived words

haberdasheress haberdasher of pronouns haberdasherware haberdashery
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