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draper

dra·per

UK/ˈdɹeɪ.pə(ɹ)/ US/ˈdɹeɪpɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods)

Origin

From Middle English draper, from Anglo-Norman draper, from Old French drapier, from drap + -ier.

Phrases

  • Draper point
  • Grotthuss-Draper law

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