haberdasher Meaning & Definition
What Does Haberdasher Mean?
As a noun, haberdasher means A dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods. It can also mean A men's outfitter.
Haberdasher: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhæb.ə(ɹ)ˌdæʃ.ə(ɹ)/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | clothier |
| Plural | haberdashers |
Haberdasher Definition (Noun)
- A dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods.
- A men's outfitter.
- A member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, a livery company.
Synonyms of Haberdasher
Haberdasher synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
haberdasher (plural haberdashers)
Origin of Haberdasher
Origin 1: From Middle English, 13th century. Uncertain but may derive from Anglo-Norman habertas (“small goods”).
Origin 2: This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. Particularly: “could this have derived from haberdash + -ery rather than other way around?”
Pronouncing Haberdasher
Haberdasher is pronounced /ˈhæb.ə(ɹ)ˌdæʃ.ə(ɹ)/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (hæb).
Questions People Ask About Haberdasher
What part of speech is haberdasher?
Haberdasher is a noun.
What is another word for haberdasher?
Words with a similar meaning to haberdasher include clothier. See the full list of haberdasher synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of haberdasher?
The plural of haberdasher is haberdashers.