Haberdasher

A haberdasher is a person who sells small items via retail, commonly items used in clothing, such as ribbons and buttons, or completed accessories, such as hats or gloves. A haberdasher's shop is called a haberdashery.

Related Topics:
Retail - Clothing

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The exact definition of haberdasher depends on the locale. In the United States, it is primarily used for a person who sells men's clothing accessories. In Europe, it is more common to hear it in reference to someone who sells buttons, thread, ribbons, drapery, etc.

Related Topics:
United States - Europe - Drapery

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Early usage of the term "haberdasher" refers to a retailer of many accessories, including swords, horns, mousetraps, and crucifixes.

Related Topics:
Sword - Horn - Mousetrap - Crucifix

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