Haberdasher

Pronunciation

• British IPA: /ˈhæb.ɜː(ɹ)ËŒdæʃ.É™(ɹ)/

Origin

Uncertain but may derive from Anglo-Norman habertas ("small goods")

Full definition of haberdasher

Noun

1. A dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods.
2. (US) A men's outfitter, usually a men's haberdasher.
3. (British) A member of the Haberdashers livery company.

Derived terms

• haberdashery