haberdasher /ˈhabədaʃə 
/ ▸ noun 1 British English a dealer in small items used in sewing, such as buttons, zips, and thread. 2 North American English a dealer in men's clothing. – ORIGIN Middle English: probably based on Anglo-Norman French hapertas, perhaps the name of a fabric, of unknown origin. In early use the term denoted a dealer in a variety of household goods, later also specifically a hatter. Current senses date from the early 17th century.
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