The story
- Anglo-Norman · derived fromhabertas“small goods”
- English todayhaberdasher
From Middle English, 13th century. Uncertain but may derive from Anglo-Norman habertas (“small goods”).
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haberdasher
Today it means: A dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods. Full definition →
Anglo-Norman habertas