Comments on: Haberdasher

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:16:42 +0000

I agree that it’s fun to say! I first encountered the word when I was reading about Harry Truman – he owned a haberdashery but his business failed. I was surprised to year it the other day on a show my kids watch – iCarly. There was this angry nefarious kid who wanted to grow up to be a haberdasher.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 07 May 2010 12:07:44 +0000

In the UK it has a different meaning. A haberdasher is someone selling buttons, zips, thread and other sewing paraphenalia. Nothing to do with men’s outfitting over here.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:48:32 +0000

The meaning is actually different in the UK. A haberdasher is someone who sells small sewing supplies, such as buttons, sequins, thread, ribbons and zips. The UK definition doesn’t include being a Men’s outfitter.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:47:30 +0000

Great word! I bowl with a 79 year old man who introduced that word to my vocabulary. I use it regularly.