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haberdasher

ha·ber·das·her

UK/ˈhæb.ə(ɹ)ˌdæʃ.ə(ɹ)/ uncommon uk us

noun

1.

a merchant who sells men''s clothing

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • haberdasher of pronouns

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