haberdashery


hab·er·dash·ery

noun \-ˌda-sh(ə-)rē\
plural hab·er·dash·er·ies

Definition of HABERDASHERY

1
: goods sold by a haberdasher
2
: a haberdasher's shop

First Known Use of HABERDASHERY

1547

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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