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haberdashery (n.)

early 15c., Anglo-French, "goods sold by a haberdasher," from haberdasher + -y (2). Meaning "a haberdasher's shop" is recorded from 1813, with perceived meaning shading to -ery.

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Definitions of haberdashery from WordNet

haberdashery (n.)
a store where men's clothes are sold;
Synonyms: clothing store / haberdashery store / mens store
haberdashery (n.)
the drygoods sold by a haberdasher;
Synonyms: men's furnishings
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