haberdasher

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English, 13th century. Uncertain but may derive from Anglo-Norman habertas (“small goods”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. could this have derived from haberdash + -ery rather than other way around? === Pronunciation === (British) IPA(key): /ˈhæb.ə(ɹ)ˌdæʃ.ə(ɹ)/ === Noun === haberdasher (plural haberdashers) A dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods. (US) A men's outfitter. (British) A member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, a livery company. ==== Derived terms ==== haberdasher of pronouns haberdashery ==== Related terms ==== haberdash haberdashed ==== Translations ==== === See also === hatmaker mercer milliner