What is a haberdasher?

Answer by  Kelli (181)

Historically, a haberdasher was a travelling peddler who sold small things like thread, needles, and fabric. Nowadays, a haberdasher is someone who sells men's clothing.

Answer by  ModernMode (28)

A dealer who sells men's acccessories. Items one might sell are shirts, hats, gloves, neck ties, socks, and handkerchiefs.

Answer by  SallyJ64 (3121)

It's someone who sells men's clothing. It used to refer to someone who peddled zippers, buttons, etc. but in America is more for an upscale mens clothier.

Answer by  John (9008)

A haberdasher is a merchant who sells men's business clothing. It strongly implies someone who owns a small store selling higher end men's suits.

Answer by  wpzpenguin (137)

Chiefly a British term, it means a seller or merchant of men's clothing, such as hats, ties, socks, shirts.

Answer by  Kath (1537)

A haberdasher sells bottons, zippers, and other small sewing items. Also a men's store sales person. Usually works in a Haberdashery.