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haberdashery

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haberdashery /ˈhabədaʃ(ə)ri /
noun
(plural haberdasheries)
[mass noun]
1 British English small items used in sewing, such as buttons, zips, and thread.
a shop or a department within a larger store that sells items used in sewing.
2 North American English men's clothing and accessories.
a shop in which men's clothing and accessories are sold.
– ORIGIN late Middle English: from haberdasher + -ery.