Where does “haberdasher” come from?
Haberdasher comes from Old French habertas, of unknown origin and meaning.
haberdasher (English): A dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and...
Definitions
- A dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and...
Ancestry of “haberdasher”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anglo-Norman | habertas | small goods |