What does it sell? Just wondering.
(sorry about the spelling)
2006-11-05 00:35:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Local Businesses ➔ Other - Local Businesses
Hab·er·dash·er [hábbər dàshər]
(plural hab·er·dash·ers)
noun
1. dealer in men's clothing: a dealer in men's clothing and accessories
2. U.K. dealer in sewing articles: a dealer in small articles used in sewing, e.g. thread, ribbons, and buttons
[14th century. Probably < Anglo-Norman hapertas "small items of merchandise"]
2006-11-05 00:41:10 · answer #1 · answered by Scabius Fretful 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The exact definition of haberdasher depends on the locale. In the United States, it is primarily used for a person who sells men's clothing accessories. In the British Isles, it is more common to hear this word in reference to someone who sells buttons, thread, ribbons, drapery, etc.
2006-11-05 00:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by fidget 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a shop that sells fabric and equipment for making things with cloth like needles, ribbons and scissors. It is not a common word these days and is a bit of a thing of the past like an ironmongers.
2006-11-05 00:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normally sewing type things. Nowadays you will probably find that apart from all sorts of needles, buttons and embroidery items they will also sell wool and other knitting equipment
2006-11-05 00:42:18 · answer #4 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the US, it means a men's furnishings shop, selling shirts, ties, hats, cuff links, wallets, handkerchiefs... all the small items a man needs.
In British usage, it is a shop that sells all sorts of small incidental items, such as needles, ribbons, , buttons candy, odds and ends of all sorts for sewing and needle crafts.
2006-11-05 00:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by atbremser 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a drapery it sells all things to do with sewing and knitting and sometimes ladies or childrens clothing underwear etc.
2006-11-05 00:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by . 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sells all materials necessary for sewing and dress making e.g thread, needles, zips, thimbles etc.
2006-11-05 00:47:24 · answer #7 · answered by cherub 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a shop that sells everything from sweets, ribbons to wheelbarrows etc. It sells everything.
2006-11-05 00:37:55 · answer #8 · answered by Duisend-poot 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
a sewing shop
2006-11-05 00:38:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
all things to do with linen, sowing, and knitting
2006-11-05 00:46:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋