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Definition of Haberdasher
1. Noun. A merchant who sells men's clothing.
Definition of Haberdasher
1. n. A dealer in small wares, as tapes, pins, needles, and thread; also, a hatter.
Definition of Haberdasher
1. Noun. A dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods. ¹
2. Noun. (American English) A men's outfitter, usually a ''men's'' haberdasher. ¹
3. Noun. (British) A member of the Haberdashers livery company. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Haberdasher
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Medical Definition of Haberdasher
1. 1. A dealer in small wares, as tapes, pins, needles, and thread; also, a hatter. "The haberdasher heapeth wealth by hats." (Gascoigne) 2. A dealer in drapery goods of various descriptions, as laces, silks, trimmings, etc. Origin: Prob. Fr. Icel. Hapurtask trumpery, trifles, perh. Through French. It is possibly akin to E. Haversack, and to Icel. Taska trunk, chest, pocket, G. Tasche pocket, and the orig. Sense was perh, peddler's wares. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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