haberdasher

• Nom désignant la personne qui vend de la mercerie, c'est-à-dire de petits articles de couture tels que boutons, rubans et aiguilles, ou encore celle qui vend des vêtements et accessoires pour hommes ; ce terme est aujourd'hui vieilli.

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.

   Chemisier (détaillant d'habillement masculin)

   • 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.

   Synonymesclothieroutfitter

2. Sewing supplies sellerC2formalamerican

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

   Vendeur d'articles de mercerie

   • 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.