haberdasher

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que vende artículos de mercería, como botones, cintas y agujas, o a un vendedor de ropa para hombres; hoy en día se considera anticuado.

A noun referring to a person who sells small sewing items, such as buttons, ribbons, and needles, or a men's outfitter; now considered old-fashioned.

1. Men's clothing retailerC2formalbritish

   A person who sells men's clothing, accessories, and often hats.

   Vendedor de ropa masculina

   • The haberdasher stocked a fine selection of silk ties.
   • He visited the haberdasher to buy a new hat for the wedding.
   • The old haberdasher on the corner has been in business for fifty years.

   Sinónimosclothieroutfitter

2. Sewing supplies sellerC2formalamerican

   A person who sells small sewing items such as buttons, ribbons, needles, and thread.

   Vendedor de artículos de mercería

   • She bought buttons and zippers from the haberdasher.
   • The haberdasher's shop had every color of thread imaginable.
   • He went to the haberdasher for needles and pins.